It was around 10:00p.m. when I got the call from the exchange. “My daughter is 16 months old and she has a fever of 101 degrees. Should I take her to an urgent care or the emergency room?” the distressed mom asked. In 35 years of practice I cannot count how many of these […]
Read More →Winter is upon us, and it is proving to be a “robust” flu season. Mrs. X brought her 4 month old daughter, Allie, to the office for a sick visit and she told the nurses she was afraid that Allie might have the flu. She had a low grade fever, congestion and a hacky cough […]
Read More →For years I have been speaking and writing about fever and, in most instances, the fact is that fever is our best friend in fighting infections. Yet the drama of fever goes on. ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING Ariella Nadler, M.D. and Daniel M. Fein, M.D.. Pediatrics in Review, June 2018, Vol. 39, No 6, pg. 318 […]
Read More →When the signs of an ear infection are apparent, check it out. Mrs. X. made an appointment for her 11-month- old daughter Annie who shefeared might have an ear infection. Having two other children she was not one toover react. Looking over the chart I noticed that Annie had never had an earinfection before. […]
Read More →Nikki’s mother brought her to the office because of a number of issues that had been going on for awhile. Her mom states that Nikki has an endless abundance of energy…that is, until a couple of weeks ago. The young lady is 12 years old and usually an active sixth grader—a real “go-getter” according […]
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