Identifying and Treating Ear Infections in Children Your child has a bothersome cold for a week. Their nasal discharge turns a little green and their cough starts to keep you all up at night. Then one night they are up every hour extremely fussy with a fever. You take them to the doctor the next […]
Strep Throat in Children – Symptoms and Treatment Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a type of bacteria known as group A streptococcus. There are many types of streptococcus bacteria, but this one in particular causes strep throat in children. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and […]
Answered Questions About Bronchitis What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an infection of the main air passages in the upper lungs. It can be caused by a cold virus or bacteria, so it doesn’t necessarily need antibiotics. It almost never requires an urgent after-hours call to your doctor. How can I tell if my child has […]
Acidophilus While on Antibiotics “If someone is on antibiotics………three times per day…how much yogurt should be eaten daily to prevent the killing of “good” bacteria?” While on antibiotics, a person should take a “probiotic”. The antibiotic kills all the good bacteria in your gut, and you get diarrhea, cramps, bloating. Acidophilus (or other probiotics) will […]
What To Do When Treating Insect Bites Most insect bites are harmless in the long run. There is usually no reason to see a doctor to identify what type of bites they may be, because the treatment is all the same: minimize itching and prevent infection. A doctor usually wouldn’t be able to determine what […]
Meningitis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment This is one of the most feared illnesses that worry many parents. Anytime a child complains of a headache and has a fever, the thought goes through the parent’s mind, “Could this be meningitis? Is it going around right now? Is my child going to have brain damage?” Meningitis is […]
Antibiotics and Cold Medicines I get lots of colds during the winter months. Sometime they progress to bronchitis and I need antibiotics. What medicine can I safely take? All of the commonly used antibiotics as well as both prescription and over-the-counter cold remedies (decongestants, antihistamines, and cough remedies) are safe to take while breastfeeding. Even […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Echinacea What is it and how does it work? Echinacea is one of the top-selling herbal remedies throughout the world. It is also one of the oldest. Not only has this healing herb enjoyed long popularity, it also has been the subject of much scientific research. Echinacea is a native American […]
