Common Viral Diseases

Bronchitis

Can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or even chemicals, but viral is the most common; presents with cough, sore throat, chest pain, chest congestion, shortness of breath, wheezing, chills, and body aches

Gastroenteritis

Referred to as the stomach flu, but is not related to the flu; attacks the intestinal tract; presents with vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and fatigue or tiredness; is highly contagious

Adenovirus

a group of viruses that can infect the membranes of the respiratory tract, eyes, intestines, and urinary tract

Ruptured Eardrum

a tear or hole in the eardrum; can be caused by prior infection, noise, or injury

Mastoiditis

bacterial infection of the mastoid process; typically occurs when otitis media spreads into the surrounding bone because it is inadequately treated

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

can be life threatening for premature babies up to the age of 2 but causes typical cold symptoms in older children and adults; creates a lot of mucus that makes it difficult for very young children to breath

Common Cold

caused by an adenovirus, coronavirus, or rhinovirus. Symptoms are typically mild and last between a week and 10 days.

Coronavirus

common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat

Influenza

contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes can result in hospitalization or death

Otitis Media with Effusion

fluid in the middle ear and swelling of the inner ear

Chronic Otitis Media

fluid present in the ear for six or more weeks

Stridor

harsh, musical sound that occurs when the child inhales or breathes in

Otitis Externa

infection of the outer and and ear canal; swimmer's ear

Rhinovirus

most common cause of the common cold; chiefly causes upper respiratory tract infections, but may also infect the lower respiratory tract

Croup

swelling around the vocal cords that leads to a particular type of cough in infants and young children; characterized by a cough that sounds like a seal barking and stridor; almost exclusive to children under 8