by firespringInt | Dec 2, 2016 | Symptoms
By David Meduna, MD, FAAP Fever is a common and distressing problem among children. We often get calls about fever, and there is a lot of confusion about when to be concerned and when not to be concerned when your child has a fever. Normal body temperature can range...
by firespringInt | Oct 8, 2016 | Symptoms
By: Amy Pinkall, MD, FAAP Pertussis, also know as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacteria disease illness that can cause severe illness and cough. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria called Bordatella pertussis and can be prevented by routine vaccination. The...
by firespringInt | Oct 7, 2016 | Symptoms
Information adapted from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and American Academy of Pediatrics websites. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affect many children, especially this time of year. If your children experience allergies, they may...
by firespringInt | Dec 18, 2015 | Symptoms
There is always something going around. Every summer and fall we see an influx of the very common viruses found in the Enterovirus family. There are over 100 types of known Enteroviruses, which although in the same family, can look very different in our kids. There...
by firespringInt | Dec 18, 2015 | Symptoms
Vomiting is the most common reason parents call their pediatrician. Most vomiting (throwing up) is caused by a stomach virus. Often, diarrhea (frequent, loose and or watery stools) follows within 12-24 hours. Vomiting can also be caused by food poisoning. If vomiting...
by firespringInt | May 3, 2015 | Symptoms
Complete Children’s Health Response to News from the American Heart Association*On April 21, 2008, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new statement that advocates screening children for cardiac conditions before and during treatment with stimulant...