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Two of the most common causes of sore throats are strep throat and tonsillitis. Since both of these conditions involve the throat pain and inflammation as well as the tonsils (lymph nodes in the back of the mouth/throat), it’s easy to confuse the two conditions, especially when your child is miserable and in pain. The fact is, strep throat and tonsillitis are very different conditions that require different types of treatments. Let’s take a quick look at what the differences between strep throat ... [Read More]
Seasonal allergies
What Vaccinations Does My Child Need for School?
Starting a new school year is always exciting! While you shop for new school supplies and winter clothes and get ready for your child’s next stepping stone in life, don’t forget about a critical part of your child’s health – vaccinations! Of late, many parents are very concerned their child will contract certain diseases or conditions from the vaccination themselves. It’s important to know that vaccines are extremely safe – they are highly monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD ... [Read More]
Preventing Heat Stroke in the Summer
When our bodies get hot, we sweat, which is nature’s way to cool ourselves down. When the body loses its ability to cool itself and our internal body temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher, however, heatstroke – a life-threatening condition – can occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year an average of 658 people succumb to extreme heat; this statistic is even more tragic when you realize most of these heat-related casualties more than likely could have been preve ... [Read More]
Be on the Lookout for this Springtime Childhood Allergies
Spring is just around the corner. It’s a time when flowers bloom, pollen is in the air, and millions of Americans are reaching for tissues to wipe their watery eyes and runny noses. Up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies. But how do you as a parent know if your child has an allergy as opposed to a cold? And what should you do if you suspect the former? Seasonal vs. Perennial Allergies Seasonal allergies occur mainly during periods of high pollen c ... [Read More]
