Diaper dermatitis is the most common skin problem in infancy. It occurs in half of all diaper-wearing infants and children. It is typically caused by irritation of skin from being in contact with urine and feces, and the fact that some candida species tend to normally reside in our skin. These are the two most…
Asthma is a common illness that affects mainly lower airway structures. Its incidence varies widely since it is largely affected by environmental factors. Exposure to environmental toxins such as air pollutants and tobacco smoke, contribute directly and indirectly to airway inflammation, a large component of this disease and the so called “asthma attack”. When a…
“Colicky baby” is a term that can generate confusion. The phrase baby colic is certainly misleading; it seems to imply that the infant is crying due to a GI disorder or pain when that is not really the cause. Infantile Colic refers to an infant who cries often for prolonged periods without an apparent reason…
Influenza (Flu) Influenza Virus or typically knows as the flu, has marked seasonality. Typically begins in October and can last as late as May, with the largest number of cases between January and March. Usually the highest incidence of cases occurring in school-aged children. Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Infection, begins suddenly and nonspecific like: Fever…
Acute otitis media (AOM), is an inflammatory process in the middle ear. Effusions or fluid in the middle ear occur when the eustachian tube cannot drain properly, typically because of edema triggered by infections most common viral. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are the most common bacterial pathogens in AOM. Symptoms associated with AOM are fever, ear…
Head lice You receive a note or a call from school stating your child has headlice. You wonder how to approach this. Well, feel free to use this article to guide your next step, as well as to know where the AAP stands as far as return to school criteria. First let’s talk about head…