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Preventing ear infections in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is intently working on new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of middle ear infections (acute otitis...
Pediatrics for Parents, 06/01/03 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Chronic cough
Children with a chronic cough are frequently diagnosed with cough variant asthma (CVA). With this type of asthma, the major symptom is coughing....
Pediatrics for Parents, 06/01/03 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Treating pneumonia
Not too many years ago, the standard length of treatment with antibiotics for most infections was 10 days. Using the antibiotics for fewer days was...
Pediatrics for Parents, 05/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Obesity in the 21st century
Although eliminating hunger and malnutrition in the world still remains an important and formidable task, the major nutritional problem presently...
Pediatrics for Parents, 05/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Cooling a fever
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.) is the best and safest medicine for children with a fever. It can be given orally or rectally as a...
Pediatrics for Parents, 05/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Tire crumbs
Many playgrounds use ground up tires, called "tire crumbs," as a safety surface. The spongy, pliable tire crumbs help to soften the blow when a...
Pediatrics for Parents, 04/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Day cares and colds
The common cold accounts for nearly half of all illnesses and 75% of all infant illnesses. Although a self-limiting illness (goes away without the...
Pediatrics for Parents, 04/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Treating chickenpox
The standard treatment for a child with chickenpox is aimed at lessening the itching. The disease has to run its course and nothing shortens its...
Pediatrics for Parents, 04/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Influenza viral infections-part 2
Vaccines are our most potent weapon in influenza infection control. Let's face it! Medical providers are much better at preventing illness than...
Pediatrics for Parents, 04/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication -
Pediatrick: safe itch treatment
Biting and stinging insects seem to be particularly attracted to the tender skin of young children. After the bite site has been washed, many...
Pediatrics for Parents, 03/01/02 by Harry Pellman · More from publication
