Swimmer’s ear is a common childhood infection where bacteria infect the skin or lining of the ear canal. It is most commonly seen after swimming, but can occur after long showers or getting the ears damp with baths. Swimmer’s ear is more common when the water is untreated (ocean, lakes, ponds). Often the outer ear will be tender when tugged … Read More
Summer is here and the pools are open! Let’s grab our swimsuits and sunscreen and go have some fun. Cooling off on a hot summer day at the pool/lake is always great, but we must remember how to stay safe. Here are a few reminders of how to keep kids safe near the water: Never leave children alone in or … Read More
Insect Bites: We are getting to that time of year when your children (who seem to attract mosquitoes) will get covered in bites. Some of these can be dramatic, and we get many phone calls for reactions 2-4 inches in diameter. Thankfully, these are almost never dangerous and resolve over 2-3 days. We recommend symptomatic therapy such as Benadryl, cool … Read More
Croup is a viral illness that is common in children. Although it can occur year-round, we see quite a few cases in the community during late Winter and early Spring. Children with croup often have a distinctive cough that sounds like a barking seal. The cough is often worse at night. Croup can cause narrowing of a child’s airway near … Read More
Runny noses, congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes! We all look forward to spring in Ohio after a long winter, but the allergies that come with it can be frustrating. Here are a few tips to help get you through this time. You can minimize allergy symptoms by staying in air conditioning, which is reasonably effective with a quality air filter. … Read More
