"Recurrent tonsillitis can be a real pain in the neck. The tonsils sit in the back of the throat and form part of a ring of immune tissue surrounding the upper openings of the oesophagus (food pipe) and trachea (windpipe)."

"It’s possible to spread it even without getting cold sores yourself. A significant portion of people who have ‘never had a cold sore’ will shed the virus occasionally without knowing it."

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions in Ireland, affecting one in 10 children and one in 13 adults. 

He is not very sporty and rarely eats fruit and vegetables

"RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the most common cause of lower respiratory infections in children in Ireland. During the winter months, the virus accounts for a significant portion of my workload in smaller kids."

Will they grow out of it or should I find something to help distract them or prevent them biting their nails?

"This cough doesn’t mean they have a chest infection - it just sounds bad. Unfortunately, the cough can last up to three weeks after the illness settles, and there isn’t much you can do to shorten it."

"Nut allergy can cause itching and swelling of the face and hands and, in more severe cases, difficulty breathing, due to swelling of the airways."

The causes of acne are complex. They include changes in the interplay of the oil glands in the skin (frequently affected by changing levels of testosterone), imbalances in the bacteria present on the skin, and changes in the immune system

"Ear pain is a very common issue. Although most people think it’s an infection, there are many other causes, and it’s a good idea to know them."