Ear infection complications can happen when the infections become severe or recurrent. I already discussed common myths about ear infections, and shared ear infection facts that I believe parents should know. Ear infection complications can be divided into the common and the uncommon types. Common ear infection complications include temporary hearing loss, speech delay, dizziness, […]
The term ear infection has many meanings, but most people use the term to describe middle ear infections. These infections occur when there is an inflammation of the middle ear, and fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Anyone can get an ear infection, but kids get them more often than adults. The scientific name […]
Keeping track of the medications that your child is taking can be confusing! If you have had a sick child, you know that physicians often write for more than one medication to treat the problem. Some medicines are only to be used for few weeks, while others are needed for a few months. And there there […]
Understanding Expectations for Pediatric Specialist Visits Specialists in a particular field of medicine have taken additional training to become really good at managing a special area of the body. If your child has been referred to a specialty physician, it means the problem your child is facing has not responded well to initial management by […]
Understanding the 3 types of physician visits your child may need Physician visits are an important part of your child’s healthcare management. Most mothers have already chosen a pediatrician before the baby is even born…am I right? Yes, I did, too. The pediatrician, our child’s primary care doctor, is meant to serve as our rock, […]
The words you say to your children may not show their impact until much later in life. Choose your words carefully. I am a physician who was trained since medical school to have a dislike for lawyers because of the few who constantly look for ways to point out that physicians are not perfect. These […]