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Throwing up is no fun, for kids and parents alike. It can also be alarming. The most common cause of throwing up is a stomach virus, otherwise known as the stomach flu or acute gastroenteritis. It is often accompanied by diarrhea. CHOC pediatrician Dr. Reshmi Basu explains about the possible causes of vomiting in children and advises when it’s time to call the doctor. Read More…
Your child has been coughing, sneezing and running a temperature. Is this the common cold, or could it be something more serious like pneumonia? Dr. Jonathan Auth, a CHOC pediatrician, says parents can look for five key signs that indicate their child may have developed bacterial pneumonia, an infection of the lungs. Read More…