Category Children’s Health

Children’s Health

Croup, Coughs and Fevers: A Parent’s Guide to Winter Illness

Child with a croup cough taking liquid medicine from a measuring cup, wrapped in a white duvet

Written by Dr Sanduya Shanthakumaran, GP, Dr.Online UK Winter can bring a wave of coughs, colds, fevers and other viral illnesses, particularly among young children. One condition parents may hear about during the colder months is croup. Understanding what croup…

Dr.Online
October 7, 2026

Children’s Health

How Do Babies Get Thrush? Understanding Oral Thrush in Infants

Discover what causes thrush in babies, learn to spot symptoms, and get expert advice.

Dr.Online
October 9, 2025

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