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Your Asthma Action Plan May 18, 2017

Between ten and fifteen percent of grade school children are affected by asthma.
Exercise is a vital component of wellness, even for kids with asthma.
Work with your pediatrician to create an asthma flare-up action plan and share it with your child's school administrators.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Medical Conditions, School | Tagged asthma, chronic conditions, school

The many shades of pinkeye October 31, 2016

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Pinkeye is usually not serious and requires little intervention except keeping the area comfortable and clean.
Antibiotics are not necessary—or even effective— for most cases.
Help prevent pinkeye spreading by practicing good hand hygiene and sanitizing objects that come into frequent contact with hands and faces.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged eyes, handwashing, pinkeye, vision

How to treat constipation October 24, 2016

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Common causes of constipation include changes in diet, changes in schedule, and potty training.
If your child has not had a bowel movement in three days or if your child is experiencing pain during bowel movements, you should be concerned about constipation.
You can treat mild constipation at home by changes to your child’s diet and helping your child develop a healthy bowel pattern.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged constipation, gastrointestinal, hydration

When there is a louse in your house March 7, 2016

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Lice are highly contagious and have a reputation for spreading quickly in places like schools and daycare.
Lice is spread by head-to-head contact and by sharing personal items, not because you are dirty.
The best way to get rid of lice is by acting quickly and being thorough.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged lice, middle childhood, school

What you need to know about eating disorders February 15, 2016

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Parents should be concerned if their children develop an unhealthy obsession about their weight.
The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
Eating disorders can be life-threatening and require professional help to overcome.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged body image, eating disorder, teens, tweens

Deciphering food allergies October 26, 2015

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A food allergy is when your immune system mistakes a harmless food as a threat and sets off a false alarm.
Food allergy symptoms include things like a runny nose, hives, wheezing, congestion, vomiting, diarrhea, or lightheadedness.
More severe food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which can lead to a coma or death.
It can be hard to detect a food allergy because the type of reaction and the intensity of the reaction differ from person to person; but there are a number of tests that can test for possible allergies.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged food allergy

Q&A: Mononucleosis (Mono) August 17, 2015

Article at a Glance Mono is a viral disease that is spread by coming in contact with an infected person’s salvia. Mono can cause flu-like symptoms that last 2 to 6 weeks. The best way to treat mono is to get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. If you have kids in high … Continue reading “Q&A: Mononucleosis (Mono)”

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged mono, viruses

Are You Using Your Inhaler Correctly? August 11, 2014

Although many people use their inhaler on a daily basis, did you know that many of them aren’t using it properly? Inhalers are used to deliver medication directly to the inflammation in the lungs instead of having it travel through the bloodstream. But if you are using the inhaler incorrectly, you aren’t getting the right … Continue reading “Are You Using Your Inhaler Correctly?”

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged asthma, chronic conditions, summer

What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? July 7, 2014

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Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a virus that causes blisters in the mouth and a rash on the hands, feet, and bottom.
In milder cases, it can be hard to tell if your child has HFMD.
Most cases can be treated at home with pain medication and plenty of fluids.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged early childhood, infants

Learning to Recognize Teen Depression August 12, 2013

Article at a Glance Depression is a disorder that causes overwhelming feelings of sadness, despair, or anger with symptoms lasting anywhere from weeks to years. Depression can be caused by genetics, hormones or stressful life changes. It is important to learn the symptoms and when to get help. It can be a challenge to know … Continue reading “Learning to Recognize Teen Depression”

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged depression, suicide prevention, teens, tweens

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