Fevers are not inherently dangerous and are self-limiting. Multiple factors determine whether a fever may indicate a serious illness for your child. Among those variables, the degree of fever is the least critical. The best way to determine whether your child’s…
Babies with bronchiolitis make a TON of mucus. The Nose Frida or other bulb suction devices help, but sometimes it is too far up in the nose to remove at home. Until about 18 months of age, children are naturally…
Fever phobia is one of the most challenging “medical misunderstandings” we encounter. A seminal paper published in 1980 found that parents thought fever could harm their children. Parents believed fever caused brain damage, convulsions (which, we assume, means seizures…), hearing…
