To STREP or Not to STREP: Decoding the Common Pediatric Dilemma To STREP or not to STREP, that is the question. Let us talk about some of the confusing aspects of this common diagnosis and how the decisions are made most times in the outpatient setting STREP. Streptococcal pharyngitis is one of the most common […]
Normal and Abnormal Breathing Patterns in Children Younger ones may breathe fast or slow In general, young infants breathe much faster than older children and adults. The regular breathing rate of a newborn baby is between 40 and 60 breaths a minute. Sometimes the respiratory rate may slow down 40 or even 30 breaths per minute
Are you worried about you child’s head? Uncertainty about your child’s head can be an uneasy feeling. On your first visit, the provider will perform a thorough head to toe physical examination. The Top Is Soft At the top and the back of your child’s head is a soft spot, called the fontanelle. There is
What Is On A Pediatrician’s Mind? Pediatricians have the task of pleasing or appeasing three or more separate persons at any given time of which only one is the patient and the others are parents and siblings (not forgetting the grandparents). Under such circumstances, the challenge, therefore, is to deliver care that society will deem
Streptococcal pharyngitis is an infection caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, also called Group A Streptococcus. Recently we discussed Strep throat infections and how its complications can have devastating effects on the family. Fortunately, this infection can be treated with antibiotics. Today I will talk about the antibiotic treatment of strep throat and what
Pertussis is a serious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Just as we have apps for most things these days, there is a vaccine for it and you may be literally “playing with fire” and leaving your child at risk for many other conditions that are life-threatening if you decide not to vaccinate your child.
Many parents worry about Strep throat infections in their children. As a pediatric practice, we are often swabbing children for a rapid strep test and strep throat culture. The reasons are not far-fetched and any worried parent is indeed justified to be. The reason is that this infection can lead to some very serious complications,
There are many stages of development of the child that children go through as they mature. It may be confusing for the parents sometimes especially the inexperienced parent. Below are rare video clips from the CDC showing different developmental milestones in children from early infancy. Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the
Our clinic is one of the leading destinations for children’s health in Roswell and Alpharetta. Today’s post is about falls and injury prevention. Falling is a normal part of a young child’s development as they learn to walk, climb, jump, run and play. Fortunately, most children who fall are not injured, other than a few
