Here you can find my best advice about specific medical illnesses. Many times these conditions may be treated successfully at home. If you are worried, or these suggestions aren't working, please call my office for an appointment. |
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| Fever can be alarming and uncomfortable. Here are my suggestions for handling fever, when to call, and medication doses. | Fever | Fever |
| We wish head colds would go away! But you can make them more tolerable. | Upper Respiratory Infections | Upper Respiratory Infections |
| Advice for routine care of eczema can also be applied for dry skin and other skin problems. | Eczema | Eczema |
| If your child is vomiting because of a stomache bug, these instructions may help prevent dehydration until the bug resolves. But call immediately if you suspect dehydration! | Gastroenteritis (stomache bug) | Gastroenteritis (stomache bug) |
| Chronic constipation in pre-schoolers and school children is usually due to behaviors, rather than a medical problem or a poor diet. Read here how to change those behaviors. | Chronic Constipation | Chronic Constipation |
| Does hay fever run in your family? If you think your child has allergies, these suggestions can help reduce the symptoms. | Household Allergy Control | Household Allergy Control |
| Asthma "action plans" are sometimes required by school nurses, so that they have instructions when a child starts wheezing. These forms must be signed by the doctor. | Asthma Action Plan | Asthma Action Plan |
| Asthmatic children can benefit by keeping track of Peak Flow Meter readings over time. You may want to print this form, and show us the data you collect. | Peak Flow Meter Readings Chart | Peak Flow Meter Readings Chart |
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