What all parents should know about pink eye: …
That Barky Cough Explained: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Croup
Croup (medical name = Laryngotracheobronchitis) is a type of upper respiratory infection that causes a distinctive barky cough. …
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection of the tonsils caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A …
Cold and Flu Explained: Guidance for Caring for Your Child During Sick Season
What is the common cold? A cold is a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat and sinuses). There are …
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What Parents Should Know
What is it? Hand, Food, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a classic pediatric illness that almost all families will encounter at some …
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All About Ear Infections
Ear infections are one of the most common diagnoses we make as pediatricians. Almost every child will experience at least one …