Nursemaid’s Elbow
Here’s a scenario for you: You’re holding your toddler’s hand while walking at the park. You tell your toddler it’s time to go. She decides this does not jive with her plans, so she lets her legs go loose. Like…
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Why is my child wheezing? Asthma, croup, and other breathing issues
READ MORE: Why is my child wheezing? Asthma, croup, and other breathing issuesParents will often tell a doctor, “My child is wheezing.” But what does that really mean? Noisy breathing can be in the upper airway or the lower airway (chest). Upper-airway issues include minor issues such as increased nasal secretions (or…
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When Should I Take My Child to the ER?
READ MORE: When Should I Take My Child to the ER?Every parent has agonized over whether to take a sick or injured child to the emergency room. Yet, too often, the only option considered is home treatment or the ER. While some situations require medical attention, few require a hospital…
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Croup: What Parents Need to Know to Breathe Easier
READ MORE: Croup: What Parents Need to Know to Breathe EasierThe “barky” cough of croup is notorious for coming on abruptly, often without warning, in the middle of the night. Croup is a viral illness. It primarily affects infants and children, between the ages of 6 months and 3 years…