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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