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 […]
Call or See Your Doctor If Your Child Has Besides as stated under infection, there are three other situations that may require you see your doctor. Bites on the Ear The cartilage in the ear is more susceptible to becoming infected from an insect bite. Follow the precautions as above to prevent infection, but also […]
Insect Stings or Bites Two Potential Problems An infection at the puncture site An allergic reaction to the injected venom. Removing Stingers A bee leaves its stinger and its attached venom sac in the wound. Scrape away the protruding venom sac with a sharp knife or the edge of a credit card before removing the […]
Allergic Reaction to Insect Bite or Sting Signs of an Allergic Reaction Swollen hands and eyelids Wheezing Hive-like rash. How to React If your child has localized swelling around the sting site, apply ice and wait before calling your doctor. If a severe allergic reaction is going to occur, expect it to happen within an […]
12 Most Common Signs of Nasal Allergy Nasal congestion Clear runny nose Itchy nose Crease across the top of the nose from constant wiping Excessive sneezing Itchy, watery, red eyes Dark circles under eyes Wheezing Persistent cough, often rattling Recurrent ear infections Recurrent colds Nighttime cough and nasal congestion Two important things to note regarding […]
Recognizing Allergy Symptoms in Children Many children develop allergy symptoms as they get older which can be very expensive to test for and diagnose. Before embarking on extensive and expensive tests and allergy prevention measures, go though this checklist to recognize allergy symptoms in children. Wait and see if symptoms persist longer than three months […]
5 Common Situations That Are Probably Not Allergies The following are common situations that parents often feel are due to allergies, but may be due to other non-serious causes and are not allergies: “Doctor, my child had a bad cold with fevers 4 weeks ago, and STILL has a stuffy nose and a cough at […]
5 Steps to Track and Prevent Allergies Now we’re ready to really get down to business. The following 5 steps will help you determine what’s causing the allergies and how to prevent exposure to the allergens. Step 1 – Determine When and Where the Allergy Symptoms are Occurring Nighttime and upon waking – if your child […]
Treating Allergies Techniques Dr. Sears advises for treating allergies: a daily “nose hose” and “steam clean” is a must for clearing stuffy nasal passages. A “nose hose” and “steam clean” – flushing the nose two or three times a day with nasal saline spray and gently blow the nose. Facial steamers are a good alternative […]
HOW DIAPER CREAMS WORK Here is a brief overview of the different diaper creams available for diaper rashes. See Diaper Rash for suggestions on preventing rashes or if you need help with identifying and treating specific diaper rashes. Most commercial diaper creams are “barrier creams”. They act as a “barrier” between your baby’s sensitive skin […]
Dr. Sears Guide to Impetigo Your two-year-old has a runny nose for two weeks. You notice the skin under the nose becomes red and irritated. Two days later, the rash is worse, with thick crusty liquid oozing out. This sounds like impetigo. What is Impetigo? It is a bacterial infection of the skin that can […]
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Ringworm You are giving your three-year-old a bath when you notice a strange, ring-shaped rash on his back approximately the size of a silver dollar. It wasn’t there a few days ago. What is this strange round spot? It may be ringworm – a harmless skin condition that is easily treatable. […]
