Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious condition that strikes
without warning. It most often affects children ages 4 to 12
whoare recovering from a viral infection.The National Reye’s
Syndrome Foundation (NRSF) notes that Reye’s syndrome results in
sudden swelling and inflammation of the liver and the brain.
These symptoms canprogress rapidly and cause death. Reye’s
syndrome should be treated as a medical emergency. Early
detection and management by a healthcare professional play a key
role in successful treatment. Call a doctor or emergency
healthcare professional immediately if you think your child
might have Reye’s syndrome. The cause of Reye’s syndromeis
unknown. According to Johns Hopkins and an article published in
Drug Safety, studies suggest thataspirin somehow triggers Reye’s
syndrome. It typically occurs in children who were given
aspirinduring a viral infection. (Glasgow) Common viral
illnesses that can trigger Reye’s syndrome are the flu,
chickenpox, or an upper respiratory infection. A cause-effec