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
