Fever and diarrhea with vomiting suggest infection Constipation and vomiting suggest a possible GI obstruction Localized abdominal pain and vomiting my occur with appendicitis A change in level of consciousness with vomiting suggests central nervous system disturbance Progressive or severe vomiting or vomiting that occurs for longer than 24 hours should be referred to a doctor and treatment of dehydration should occur. A vomiting infant or child should always be placed on their side to prevent aspiration and should be observed for dehydration. A cold alone is not considered serious but left untreated can develop into more serious complications. There are more than 100 different viruses that can cause the common cold. Symptoms usually develop within 24 hours after exposure and can last 7 to 14 days.
Symptoms can include teary eyes, difficulty breathing and a runny nose.
There is no cure for the common cold and thus antibiotics are of no benefit unless a secondary infection such as sinusitis. It is common for children or infants with OM to pull on the affected ear. Prompt antibiotic treatment is successful in most cases. Strep Throat Strep throat is common in the school setting. The infection is passed primarily through sneezing, coughing or the use of infected objects such as sharing eating utensils Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, nausea and vomiting.