No one likes to hear the words “kids” and “bronchitis” mentioned together. The good news is that most cases of bronchitis in children are mild. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the large breathing tubes in the lungs. With bronchitis, it’s harder for air to enter and exit the lungs and there is also a marked increase in the production of mucus. Bronchitis is either acute (comes on suddenly and doesn’t last long) or chronic (a persistent, long-term condition). Chronic Read More
Pediatrics
Causes and Diagnosis of Constipation in Children
Parents of newborns and toddlers can seem obsessed with their children’s bowel movements. After all, heathy bowels are valid indicators that your child is healthy, active, staying hydrated and enjoying a well-balanced diet. But what happens when passing a stool becomes painful or a good deal of time has passed between your child’s bowel movements? No matter your child’s age, constipation can be painful and scary. If your tot or teen is constipated, there may be any number of reasons why. Here Read More
What Services Does Tots ’N’ Teens Provide?
When your child feels sick, or when they experience a recurrence or exacerbation of symptoms caused by a known health issue, they need to be seen right away. If your doctor isn’t available, urgent care can be the answer. That’s where we fit in – between your pediatrician’s office and the emergency room. Tots ’N’ Teens provides specialized pediatric urgent care, plus some extra services that may surprise you. Making Your Child Feel Better Children need special care, and a special approach to Read More
What Can You Do to Treat a Nosebleed?
As a parent, the first time you witness a nosebleed in your child or in your child's friend, it can be scary – and your child may be alarmed if they see blood or notice that you are alarmed! Luckily, there's usually a simple explanation behind most nosebleeds. A nosebleed is a loss of blood from the tissues lining the nose, and they are most common in children from 2 to 10 years old. The inside of the nose has many small blood vessels that can bleed easily, and most nosebleeds happen in Read More
10 Symptoms of a Pediatric Ear Infection
Your child is in pain and tugging on an ear. We all know that it never happens at a good time. There is always some hesitation about whether to seek treatment for an ear infection. Knowing what to look for can help save you time and prevent worry when deciding to go to the doctor for treatment. An ear infection can be a viral or bacterial. It involves fluid accumulating around the eardrum in the middle ear and painful inflammation. If your child has a cold and a stuffy nose, there is a Read More
What Does It Mean to be a Board-Certified Pediatrician?
You may remember your pediatrician as a friendly or kindly man or woman, who made jokes, occasionally wore funny hats, and also gave you shots. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the physical and mental health of children from birth to the end of their teen years. A pediatrician provides a wide range of health services, from preventative care to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, conditions, and disease. Pediatrics is the medical discipline that specializes in this care. A Read More
