Common Topics

Link to the Beat Anaphylaxis website

It can be difficult to tell when your baby has an infection, as infections can cause lots of different signs and symptoms and babies can’t say how they feel. It is important to trust your instincts and, if you feel that something is ‘not quite right’ with your baby, seek help from your midwife, health visitor, GP, NHS 111 or visit an emergency department if you are very worried.

Key information to tell your health professional

What is an acute exacerbation of asthma?
A worsening of your child’s asthma caused by exposure to one of their triggers. These vary between children but the most common ones are coughs and colds, cold weather, cigarette smoke, pet fur or feathers and pollen.

The children’s dentistry team provide specialist oral healthcare for children from birth to sixteen years of age.