Kiddos
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part I
Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as seasonal or year-round (perennial) allergies, or hay fever, occurs in about 40 percent of children in the United States. Since more over-the-counter allergy medications have become available, more parents are blindly self-treating their children, without learning the “ins” and “outs” of what they are giving them. Allergies: The Cause [...]
All About Tamiflu
Happy Halloween! I hope everyone had a great Halloween! What the heck is Tamiflu?? We put this video together to give you the quick 4-1-1 about Tamiflu… We also have more detailed articles about Tamiflu… If you have a family member with the flu and want to know if you should take Tamiflu [...]
Tamiflu and Your Child
Should I give my kid Tamiflu? The flu season is in full swing, so, by now, I am sure you have heard of the “flu drug” Tamiflu (oseltamivir). It’s an oral antiviral medication that has been on the market since 1999. It first gained popularity in 2005 with a well-publicized shortage due to a scarcity [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part VI
Hey all! Ugh, I’m suffering from a slight cold – mostly just a sore throat (my least favorite symptom by far) and slightly more tired than usual. It could be worse, right? Without further ado, here’s the last section of my series on acute otitis media (don’t forget to read Part V first!). [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part V
Just chillin’ in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport so I figured I’d shoot a post out while I’m sipping on my coffee. We brought the furbabies with us, and they are the perfect attention-grabbers (great flirtation devices!) J I think this may be my next to last article on middle ear infections so here you [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part IV
Continuing on… Signs and symptoms of middle ear infections appear so rapidly you won’t even see them coming! The obvious signs of AOM are ear pain, fever, and hearing loss. Be on the lookout for your infant pulling on their ear; it’s a good way to tell if their ear is bothering them [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part III
Coming to you all the way from Portland, Oregon – Part III of my series on middle ear infections (or acute otitis media, if you want to throw in the scientific name). Also check out Part I and Part II to see what we’ve already covered. Here ya go! At what point do [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part II
Are you ready for part II of our discussion on middle ear infections? (Click here to read Part I) We’re going to stray a little bit from the treatment aspect of our discussion for a second; I’m DYING to ask you this question (and to give you the answer)… Why do middle ear infections affect children more [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection): Part I
I know, I know, we’re smack dab in the middle of the summertime and yes, ear infections occur more frequently in the winter months, but I felt like talking about it anyway! To make learning about acute otitis media (AOM), or middle ear infections, easier, I’m going to breakup the topic into separate [...]
