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…
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…
Diagnosing ADHD in a child is a multi-step process. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other diagnoses, like anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms. If ADHD is not accompanied by any other comorbidity, a pediatrician can often make the diagnosis. Its is recommended by AAP that healthcare professionals…
Is my toddler ready for potty training? Readiness is not something that just happens; there are a set of concepts/skills that can be presented to your child to promote readiness. For the most part, almost all children can be made ready for potty training by 3 years, many by 2 ½ years, and some even…
Sleep deprivation is a common complaint of new parents. Although a lot of joy surrounds the arrival of a new baby, so does large amounts of new information, particularly for first time moms and dads. In this article I will focus on what parents should be doing in order to have an infant that sleeps…
As a pediatrician I often receive questions from parents regarding fever. These usually come in the form of: Should my child be evaluated with each fever? When should I be concerned? When do I give Tylenol or Motrin? How much Tylenol or motrin?, etc… These are all very valid concerns, and as a mom, I know…