Why Button Batteries are Dangerous for Children
It is hard to imagine that something as simple as the battery for an electronic device can lead to the injury or death of a child. Such stories are…
Newborns and Hearing Loss
How can I know if my newborn is able to hear normally? Question: I gave birth to a healthy, full term girl two weeks ago. I have noticed since…
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for Allergies – The No-Shot Approach
Allergies are on the rise, with more children developing allergies than ever before. While we do not understand why this is happening, we do have an understanding of how…
Pediatric Allergy Testing
Question: My child always has a runny nose. Can my child be tested for allergies? I recently brought my 3 year old daughter to the pediatrician because she has…
What is Tongue Tie and How Does it Affect Children?
Question: I just had a baby girl three days ago and have been having difficulties breastfeeding. My lactation consultant noticed my daughter has “tongue tie” and thinks this may…
Does My Child Need Ear Tubes?
How do I know if my child needs ear tubes? My child has had a history of multiple ear infections, which have usually been treated with antibiotics. The last…
Easy Steps for a Family to Promote Healthier Habits
How can I help my child lose weight in a healthy way? We went for my three year old son’s annual physical and his weight falls above the 90th…
Are Ear Plugs Necessary After Ear Tubes?
Many children require ear tubes (tympanostomy tubes, pressure equalization tubes, grommets) to be put in their eardrums after suffering from frequent ear infections. The tubes help the chronic infections…