Asthma: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Asthma affects 330 million individuals worldwide and causes approximately 1000 deaths daily. In Hong Kong more than 330,000 citizens suffer from it. Find out more about this condition.
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Children-related Health Articles
Got kids? Discover more about your baby, child or parenting tools in this section.
Scarlet Fever: What it is & How to Treat it
Scarlet fever causes bright red rash, high fever and a sore throat. Here is all you need to know, reviewed by paediatrician Dr. Eddie Cheung.
Read MoreWhooping Cough (Pertussis): What it is & How to Treat it
In recent years, a resurgence of whooping cough (pertussis) has been observed in countries with high vaccination coverage, such as Australia, Japan, the United States and a number of European countries. Regionally, there have also been significant increases in the number of reported pertussis cases in the Mainland including Guangdong Province. In Hong Kong, there […]
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Eczema in Hong Kong
Eczema is a common chronic skin condition. In Hong Kong, roughly one in five people suffers from eczema at different periods of their life. Read more about it.
Read MoreImpetigo: What it is & How to Treat it
Impetigo makes up about 10% of childhood skin problems. Here is your expert guide to impetigo, reviewed by paediatrician Dr. Eddie Cheung.
Read MoreBack to School After COVID-19: Parenting Expert’s Advice
Children going back to school will be an adjustment for everyone. Parenting expert Marie Marchand shares advice and practical tips to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Read MoreChickenpox (Varicella): What it is & How to Treat it
In Hong Kong, chickenpox is the most reported infectious disease every year. Here is everything you need to know about it, reviewed by paediatrician Dr. Eddie Cheung.
Read MoreKawasaki Disease: What it is & How to treat it
All you need to know about it, plus information about its possible links to COVID-19. Reviewed by a Hong Kong paediatrician.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Allergies in Hong Kong
Allergic diseases are on the rise all over the world. These include rhinitis, food allergies, drug allergies and eczema. In collaboration with immunology and allergy specialist Dr. Adrian Wu 鄔揚源醫生, Healthy Matters brings you the ultimate guide to common allergies in Hong Kong. What are allergies? Before we go into the allergy landscape in Hong […]
Read MoreYour Practical Guide to Dentists and Dental Clinics in Hong Kong
Finding a dentist who fits your budget, needs and expectations can be a difficult task in Hong Kong. Unfortunately dental health is often neglected, but you better say “Aaaaah” before you have no choice but to go. Whether you are looking for extraction (脫牙), implant (植齒), periodontal surgery (牙周病手術) or tooth whitening (牙齒美白), Healthy Matters […]
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