In the first few days of a cold, the mucus that comes out of your child’s nose is clear. This occurs because the virus that is invading your child’s nose and sinus cavity causes inflammation that stimulates his mucus-producing cells. After a few days, the body’s immune system begins to attack the virus. When this happens white blood cells die and become mixed in with … [Read more...] about Does Yellow Nasal Mucus Mean Your Child Has a Sinus Infection?
Overuse of Antibiotics Doesn’t Apply to Strep Throats
In the past few years, more and more has been written about the overuse of antibiotics. In most cases, this applies to the use of antibiotics for viral infections. This practice is not recommended for two reasons: 1. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and 2. Using antibiotics needlessly increases the risk for getting bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics. However, … [Read more...] about Overuse of Antibiotics Doesn’t Apply to Strep Throats
Helping Babies with Tummy-time
Now that babies sleep on their backs to reduce the incidence of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), doctors recommend that they get tummy-time during the day to help strengthen their arms and upper body. Unfortunately, some babies do not like being placed on their bellies. One reason this occurs is because they’re used to sleeping on their backs. Another reason is because … [Read more...] about Helping Babies with Tummy-time
Discolored mucus doesn’t necessarily need antibiotics
In the first few days of a cold, the mucus coming out of your child’s nose will usually be clear. By the 3rd or 4th day, it’s common for this mucus to turn yellow or green. Parents may misinterpret this to mean that the child has a bacterial infection. The reason your child’s nasal mucus turns color is because her body’s defenses begin to kill the virus. As white blood cells … [Read more...] about Discolored mucus doesn’t necessarily need antibiotics
Be careful to avoid nursemaid’s elbow
Most dads enjoy being physical with their kids. Whether it’s rolling around on the floor or being swung through in the air, kids respond to physical play. However, young children are more susceptible to dislocating their elbows than older kids. The injury typically occurs when an adult is holding a child’s hand as they walk. If the child stumbles, the adult will yank the … [Read more...] about Be careful to avoid nursemaid’s elbow