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My daughter has asthma and wants to start playing basketball. Is it a good idea?
No harm in playing basketball. If she starts wheezing during or after playing, she can take Albuteral inhaler 20 minutes prior to playing. Since I don’t have the child’s age, you READ MORE
No harm in playing basketball. If she starts wheezing during or after playing, she can take Albuteral inhaler 20 minutes prior to playing. Since I don’t have the child’s age, you can ask your pediatrician how many puffs. Usually in a teenager, it is 2 puffs 20 minutes before exercise.
At what age can I introduce my child to coconut water?
Babies over 6 months of age can be given coconut water, unless there is strong family history of Coconut allergy. In that case, consult your pediatrician.
Why is my daughter having recurrent abdominal pain?
There are a couple of reasons to find the cause of the pain. Is she constipated? Did she just start Preschool or Daycare? Does the pain wake her up at night? Worms could be one READ MORE
There are a couple of reasons to find the cause of the pain. Is she constipated? Did she just start Preschool or Daycare? Does the pain wake her up at night? Worms could be one cause of pain. Check for urine infection. Does it happen after eating? Eating too much spicy food? Most common problem I have found is constipation. If they just started school, it could be separation anxiety.
My 7 year old daughter is experiencing a lot of hair falling out. What could be the reason?
Could be fungal. Sometimes no specific reason is found. They lose old hair and new comes out. Discuss with your pediatrician.
Students
Best to consult with the Pediatrician.
Relapse tonsillitis
The bad breath sometimes can happen with Sinusitis. He needs to see an ENT specialist so they can do a complete examination, X-rays of the sinuses, and soft tissue X-ray of the READ MORE
The bad breath sometimes can happen with Sinusitis. He needs to see an ENT specialist so they can do a complete examination, X-rays of the sinuses, and soft tissue X-ray of the neck to see size of tonsils and adenoids. Needs further work up for recurrent fever. Best to discuss with your pediatrician.
Do natural remedies help in treating strep throat or do you need medicine?
Most cases of sore throat are due to viruses. I would still take him to see the pediatrician so they can do a quick Strep test or a throat culture. If positive, antibiotics, saline READ MORE
Most cases of sore throat are due to viruses. I would still take him to see the pediatrician so they can do a quick Strep test or a throat culture. If positive, antibiotics, saline gargles, and throat lozenges might help.
Why does my daughter sneeze everyday?
She might have allergies. You say she sneezes more in one room, it might be a dust allergy. Talk to her pediatrician about getting a blood test to check for specific environmental READ MORE
She might have allergies. You say she sneezes more in one room, it might be a dust allergy. Talk to her pediatrician about getting a blood test to check for specific environmental allergies for your area. Good dusting, cleaning, using Baking soda on mattresses for a couple of hours and then vacuuming helps get rid of dust mites. Books collect a lot of dust, too.
What medicine can I give my child for headaches?
Discuss with a pediatrician. Do a headache diary for a couple of days. Does it wake him up at night? Does he throw up or is nauseated? Any history of migraine in family? How long READ MORE
Discuss with a pediatrician. Do a headache diary for a couple of days. Does it wake him up at night? Does he throw up or is nauseated? Any history of migraine in family? How long does it last? What relieves it? If it's a continuous headache and vomiting, take him to a pediatrician or emergency room. Best to talk to a pediatrician. You can give him Tylenol per his weight, which is on the Tylenol box.
Are cloth diapers recommended for babies?
You should use the diapers available in the market. You should use Desitin in the diaper area. This has Zinc in it, which is a protective barrier. If your baby gets frequent diaper READ MORE
You should use the diapers available in the market. You should use Desitin in the diaper area. This has Zinc in it, which is a protective barrier. If your baby gets frequent diaper rash, discuss with the pediatrician. You can use cloth diapers if you like, but it is more work for you.
Is it safe to frequently use nasal drips for children?
Discuss with a pediatrician. It might be allergies or sinus problems.
When is it safe to start Ayurvedic medication for kids?
I think it best to talk to your Pediatrician about it. Or somebody with experience in using these medicines.
Is alternative medicine safe for kids when they're 4 years old?
It would be best if you discussed this with your pediatrician. Do you have pets in the house? He might have allergies; post-nasal drip, which triggers coughing at night, sinus READ MORE
It would be best if you discussed this with your pediatrician. Do you have pets in the house? He might have allergies; post-nasal drip, which triggers coughing at night, sinus problems, family history of asthma...
How can I avoid my son from getting scarring with chickenpox?
You can use calamine lotion which is calming to skin. You should ask your doctor if you can use Benadryl depending on the age of patient or any other medicine to reduce the itching.
Put READ MORE
You can use calamine lotion which is calming to skin. You should ask your doctor if you can use Benadryl depending on the age of patient or any other medicine to reduce the itching.
Put socks on his hands so he can’t scratch himself. Benadryl use only on the advice of a pediatrician on older children. It makes them sleepy.
Put socks on his hands so he can’t scratch himself. Benadryl use only on the advice of a pediatrician on older children. It makes them sleepy.
