It happens when it’s least convenient – your child gets sick or hurts himself at night or over the weekend, and the pediatrician’s office is closed. What do you do? No one wants to spend hours in the waiting room of a noisy, germ-filled emergency room (ER). Thankfully, unless it’s a life-threatening emergency, there’s no need to go to the ER. Pediatric urgent care may be the answer you’ve been searching for. Let’s learn more about this special urgent care that’s geared specifically for Read More
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Is It Pink Eye or Just Allergies?
Who can’t recall when we as children would wake up to find our eyes crusted shut? You may remember your eyes being gloppy and painful to the touch, with bright light adding a harsh burning sensation. So when your child comes home from a sleep over or pool party with those memorable symptoms, you may wonder: is it pink eye or just allergies? Or could it be one caused by the other? Pink Eye Pink eye – also known as conjunctivitis – occurs when the thin lining that protects the whites of the Read More
10 Symptoms of a Pediatric Ear Infection
Your child is in pain and tugging on an ear. We all know that it never happens at a good time. There is always some hesitation about whether to seek treatment for an ear infection. Knowing what to look for can help save you time and prevent worry when deciding to go to the doctor for treatment. An ear infection can be a viral or bacterial. It involves fluid accumulating around the eardrum in the middle ear and painful inflammation. If your child has a cold and a stuffy nose, there is a Read More
What Does It Mean to be a Board-Certified Pediatrician?
You may remember your pediatrician as a friendly or kindly man or woman, who made jokes, occasionally wore funny hats, and also gave you shots. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the physical and mental health of children from birth to the end of their teen years. A pediatrician provides a wide range of health services, from preventative care to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, conditions, and disease. Pediatrics is the medical discipline that specializes in this care. A Read More
Pediatric Urgent Care: The Antidote for Panicked Parents & Children
When your little one is suffering from a chills-and-fever type of situation late Friday, or a sprained ankle on a Saturday – it can be enough to throw any parent into a tizzy. But before you pack the car and head for the emergency room, consider the ramifications. Anyone who has ever spent any time in an ER waiting room knows the order of operation: those with dire situations are selected first. In many cases, this can lead to lengthy wait times and an unpleasant experience for both parent Read More
What is the Difference Between the Flu and a Regular Cold?
If you’re scouring the shelves at your local pharmacy for something to beat the coughing, sneezing, and overall icky feeling that’s synonymous with being sick, you’re not alone. On average, adults experience two to three colds per year and children contract even more. There are several respiratory viruses that develop into a cold, but Rhinovirus is the most common. However, its close cousin, Influenza (better known as the Flu) shares many of the same symptoms. It’s important to pay close Read More
My child has a fever: when is it time to see a doctor?
Fretting over the Fever: Does Your Child Require Medical Attention? We’ve all been there; it’s the wee hours of the evening, and your little one is up with a high fever (and a bevy of other symptoms). To avoid being labeled a “helicopter” parent, many consider whether the incident is worthy of a call to the doctor or even a trip to the ER – or if it’s just a fleeting temperature change that will pass with the right OTC meds and some rest. Luckily, there are some helpful rules of thumb to calm Read More
