Discharge Instructions: Taking Fast-Acting Nitroglycerin

Your healthcare provider prescribed nitroglycerin for you. This medicine relieves chest pain caused by a lack of blood flow to the heart (angina) by getting more oxygen-rich blood to your heart. Fast-acting nitroglycerin can stop an angina attack.

Taking Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators are medicines that help open the bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs. This allows more air to flow through them. Bronchodilators work by relaxing the smooth muscles that line the airways. This makes the airways open wider and allows air to leave the lungs.

Scabies

Scabies is an infection caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. They cause severe itching. Though children are most commonly infected, anyone can get scabies. Scabies mites can pass from person to person through close physical contact. They can also be passed through shared clothing, towels, and bedding.

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

RSV is a common cause of respiratory infections in infants and young children. The symptoms are often mild. But it can be a serious problem in high-risk infants and young children. Read on to learn more.

Rotavirus Infection in Children

Rotavirus is a virus that infects the small intestines. It's very common in the winter months, and is the leading cause of diarrhea in children.

Pneumonia in Children

Pneumonia is a term that means lung infection. Though most children are able to get better at home with treatment from their doctor, pneumonia can be very serious and can require hospitalization.

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mono is best known for causing swollen glands and tiredness. But it can also cause other symptoms. Here's what you need to know.

Viral Meningitis in Children

Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under 5 years of age. Viral meningitis is usually mild and often goes away without treatment. It's much less serious than bacterial meningitis.