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One of the most common complaints I hear from patients is that antibiotic prescriptions never last as long as they’re supposed to. The reason this happens is because most antibiotics come in set amounts and pharmacists are not allowed to add extra to make sure patients do not run out early. To get around this policy, I calculate how much a child needs for a full-course … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Your Prescription from Running Out Too Soon

It is well known that young children are more likely to choke on food than older people. There are two things you can do to reduce the risk of choking in your children. First, avoid foods such as hot dogs and peanuts that are associated with choking. Second, make sure your children are sitting down when they eat. In my office, I remind parents that young children are … [Read more...] about Make Sure Your Kids Eat Sitting Down

Most people do not know the proper way to stop nosebleeds. The methods I hear about most often include putting a cold compress on the bridge of the nose, leaning forward, or having the child tilt his head back so his nose is pointing up in the air. The reason such remedies abound is because people don’t realize that 95% of the time, the bleeding is coming from the nasal … [Read more...] about How to Stop Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are common in children for the following four reasons: Frequent colds Nose picking (and other injuries to the nose) Dry air (especially in the wintertime) Allergies The reason these situations lead to nosebleeds is because they all irritate the lining of the nasal septum (this is the name of the cartilage that separates your nostrils). … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Nosebleeds

Next to colds, throat infections are the most common reason children see the doctor. It is important to realize, however, that young children do not know what it means when someone asks them if they have a sore throat. Therefore, if you’re inquiring about this symptom, ask your child if it hurts when he swallows. You’d be surprised how many children will say yes to this … [Read more...] about Young Children Don’t Know What “Sore Throat” Means