The number of urgent care centers in this country is growing at an unprecedented rate. In fact, every week, an estimated 3 million Americans visit any of the nation’s 9,000 urgent care centers, a number of which are pediatric-specific. And with all the benefits these providers offer families seeking fast, reliable care, no wonder children’s urgent care centers are becoming the urgent care providers of choice. Here are just a few reasons why children’s urgent care centers in the United States are Read More
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Bronchitis in Kids: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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
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
When to go to a Pediatric Urgent Care for Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting is hard on your child, and can be hard on you as a parent. No parent wants to see their child miserable. The good news is that, most of the time, nausea and vomiting pose little cause for alarm since with a little TLC, the symptoms usually subside on their own. In most situations, hydration, over-the-counter medications such as simple antacids, a controlled diet, and rest can help relieve symptoms. But when the symptoms don’t get better, or intensify quickly, you should Read More
Recognizing Food Allergies in Children
Your child has a visceral reaction every time a green vegetable is on the dinner menu; he may complain that broccoli makes him sick or Brussel sprouts hurt his teeth. Nice try, you say! You know better. But what about a real food allergy? Outside of the feigned stomach pains and spitting food into a napkin, there are real indicators that your child has a food allergy. Here is how you can recognize food allergies in your child, as well as the difference between a food allergy vs. Read More
FAQs About Pediatric Urgent Care
It happens when it’s least convenient – your child gets sick or hurts himself at night or over the weekend, and the pediatrician’s office is closed. What do you do? No one wants to spend hours in the waiting room of a noisy, germ-filled emergency room (ER). Thankfully, unless it’s a life-threatening emergency, there’s no need to go to the ER. Pediatric urgent care may be the answer you’ve been searching for. Let’s learn more about this special urgent care that’s geared specifically for Read More
The Difference Between Urgent Care and an Emergency Room
Serious injuries and sudden, grave illness should prompt a call to 911 and, likely, a trip to the emergency room. But often, moderate injuries and illness requires prompt treatment, and as every parent knows, these problems often happen on weekends or after office hours. Urgent care versus Emergency Room Emergency rooms and urgent care both treat medical problems that need immediate attention, but they specialize in different types and levels of care. Urgent care centers, provide medical Read More
What Can You Do to Help Your Feverish Child
Fever strikes fear in many parent’s hearts, and the numbers show how powerful the fear of fever is: according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fever is one of the most common reasons parents bring in their child to see the doctor. The academy wants to get the word out to parents and practitioners alike: Don’t fear fever: danger lies in the illnesses or conditions that lead to fever, but fever itself rarely is dangerous. What Role Does Fever Play? Fever or body temperature higher than a 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
