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…
Salivary Gland Infections in Children – Sialadenitis
How do you treat a salivary gland infection in a child? Question: My daughter has a painful, swollen red cheek and a mild temperature. She doesn’t want to eat because…
Salivary Gland Problems in Children – Pediatric Sialendoscopy
How do you treat salivary gland infections in children? Question: My son has a painful, swollen red cheek. This has happened twice before and antibiotics have helped but I don’t…
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…