Many Parents are Unaware That Their Children Are at Risk for Noise Induced Hearing Loss
A recently published study has demonstrated that most parents do not think that their child is at risk for hearing loss from noise exposure. As a result of this…
Is it a Cold or an Ear Infection?
Question: My child is diagnosed with an ear infection every time that I bring her to the pediatrician for a cough or cold. This has happened repeatedly and each…
My Child Speaks Less than His Friends – Children and Speech Delay
How do I know if my child is speech delayed? Question: I have been a little concerned about my 2 year old son’s speech development. His friends that are…
Noise Trauma and Hearing loss in Teens
Question: My teenage daughter is constantly listening to music using headphones. Sometimes it is loud enough that I can even hear the music if I am standing close to her. …
Children and Sinusitis
My child has a runny nose, congestion and cough. How do I know if he has sinusitis or just has a cold? My child is 3 years old and…
Why Button Batteries are Dangerous for Children
It is hard to imagine that something as simple as the battery for an electronic device can lead to the injury or death of a child. Such stories are…
Newborns and Hearing Loss
How can I know if my newborn is able to hear normally? Question: I gave birth to a healthy, full term girl two weeks ago. I have noticed since…
Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for Allergies – The No-Shot Approach
Allergies are on the rise, with more children developing allergies than ever before. While we do not understand why this is happening, we do have an understanding of how…