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Dr. Ruby Ann Cayco-Bell is a pediatrician practicing in Pompano Beach, FL. Dr. Cayco-Bell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cayco-Bell diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Cayco-Bell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Can I give my 2 year old mucinex?
HI, thank you for your question.
Mucinex is an over-the-counter medication and comes in different forms. In general, most of the cough cold medications are not recommended READ MORE
HI, thank you for your question.
Mucinex is an over-the-counter medication and comes in different forms. In general, most of the cough cold medications are not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Please always check with your pediatrician regarding medications.
Mucinex is an over-the-counter medication and comes in different forms. In general, most of the cough cold medications are not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Please always check with your pediatrician regarding medications.
What causes dry cough in toddlers?
Thank you for your question. A dry cough may be caused by a few reasons: a virus, allergies that may be associated by a post nasal drip or runny nose. I would suggest seeking medical READ MORE
Thank you for your question. A dry cough may be caused by a few reasons: a virus, allergies that may be associated by a post nasal drip or runny nose. I would suggest seeking medical attention if she develops a fever, cough seems to be getting worse or if she seems short of breath.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Can an eye infection cause headaches?
Hi, thank you for your question.
Eye infections like conjunctivitis or "pink eye" can cause eye irritation, burning or discomfort, but they really should cause significant READ MORE
Hi, thank you for your question.
Eye infections like conjunctivitis or "pink eye" can cause eye irritation, burning or discomfort, but they really should cause significant headaches. If the eye infection involves redness and swelling around the eye and headaches then you may need to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
Eye infections like conjunctivitis or "pink eye" can cause eye irritation, burning or discomfort, but they really should cause significant headaches. If the eye infection involves redness and swelling around the eye and headaches then you may need to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
How do I know if my toddler's head injury is serious?
Hi,
Signs that your toddler head injury may be serious include : 1) whether there was any loss of consciousness after the fall 2) if there is a bum or lump on the side (temple) READ MORE
Hi,
Signs that your toddler head injury may be serious include : 1) whether there was any loss of consciousness after the fall 2) if there is a bum or lump on the side (temple) of his head 3) any episodes of vomiting 4) not acting at baseline ... these are some of the things i would be watching out for. If you have any concerns, please contact your pediatrician or nearest medical provider.
Hope this helps.
Signs that your toddler head injury may be serious include : 1) whether there was any loss of consciousness after the fall 2) if there is a bum or lump on the side (temple) of his head 3) any episodes of vomiting 4) not acting at baseline ... these are some of the things i would be watching out for. If you have any concerns, please contact your pediatrician or nearest medical provider.
Hope this helps.
Can a child with staph infection go to daycare?
Hi!
Thanks for the question. I guess my answer would be - it depends on what kind of a staph infection your child has. If it is an infection that causes a fever, then I would READ MORE
Hi!
Thanks for the question. I guess my answer would be - it depends on what kind of a staph infection your child has. If it is an infection that causes a fever, then I would recommend keeping your child home until the fever goes away for 24 hours without the need for fever reducers. If it doesn't involve a fever, but involves the use of antibiotics, you can probably be able to send your child to daycare after at least a day or 2 of completed antibiotics. Please always check back with your pediatrician and complete the prescription as ordered.
Thank you.
Thanks for the question. I guess my answer would be - it depends on what kind of a staph infection your child has. If it is an infection that causes a fever, then I would recommend keeping your child home until the fever goes away for 24 hours without the need for fever reducers. If it doesn't involve a fever, but involves the use of antibiotics, you can probably be able to send your child to daycare after at least a day or 2 of completed antibiotics. Please always check back with your pediatrician and complete the prescription as ordered.
Thank you.
How do I know if my child has pneumonia?
Hi!
Thank you for your question. Having pneumonia may only be one of the reason your child has a cough. Other things to consider would be: 1. A post nasal drip Dr allergies; READ MORE
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Thank you for your question. Having pneumonia may only be one of the reason your child has a cough. Other things to consider would be: 1. A post nasal drip Dr allergies; 2. Reactive airway or asthma; or 3. Pneumonia, which can be viral or caused by bacteria. This can be diagnosed with a chest X-ray.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for your question. Having pneumonia may only be one of the reason your child has a cough. Other things to consider would be: 1. A post nasal drip Dr allergies; 2. Reactive airway or asthma; or 3. Pneumonia, which can be viral or caused by bacteria. This can be diagnosed with a chest X-ray.
Hope this helps.
Can a viral fever last 7 days?
Thank you for your question. There are viral infections that can cause a prolonged fever. I usually advise patients though, if the fever lasts more than 3 days, especially if high READ MORE
Thank you for your question. There are viral infections that can cause a prolonged fever. I usually advise patients though, if the fever lasts more than 3 days, especially if high grade >103 and if your child looks ill, then further tests may be required to check for blood borne infection.
Hope this helps. Stay safe.
Hope this helps. Stay safe.
Can a baby catch a sinus infection?
Thank you for your question. A child cannot technically catch the "sinus" infection, but can catch the bacteria that may cause the sinus infection, pretty much like catching a READ MORE
Thank you for your question. A child cannot technically catch the "sinus" infection, but can catch the bacteria that may cause the sinus infection, pretty much like catching a cold.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
How do you treat sinusitis in toddlers?
With antibiotics. Thank you.
Can you still get the flu after a flu shot?
Unfortunately yes
How long does a flu vaccine last?
At least 6 months.
Are tablets bad for children's eyes?
Hi, thank you for your question. I am attaching an article that may help.
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision? - American Academy of
Ophthalmology
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFcRfC1oQyKKY3XK5eaUKtOkVtO0YDHf/view?usp=drivesdk>
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision? - American Academy of
Ophthalmology
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFcRfC1oQyKKY3XK5eaUKtOkVtO0YDHf/view?usp=drivesdk>
How long does a fever and the flu last?
Hi, thank you for your question. Usually, fevers due to a viral infection (like the flu) can last anywhere from one days to about 5 days. If your child looks otherwise well and READ MORE
Hi, thank you for your question. Usually, fevers due to a viral infection (like the flu) can last anywhere from one days to about 5 days. If your child looks otherwise well and is up to date with immunizations they should do well. It is important to keep them drinking and hydrated in addition to the fever reducer that you choose to make them feel better. If there is any other concern like vomiting, diarrhea or severe cough or is not improving by the third day it is best that they see their doctor.
Hope this helps and your child feel better soon.
Hope this helps and your child feel better soon.
When should I take my child to the doctor for an ear infection?
Thank you go the question. Some children may have ear pain, but not necessarily an ear infection. Ear infections can be a middle ear infection that may need antibiotics or an external READ MORE
Thank you go the question. Some children may have ear pain, but not necessarily an ear infection. Ear infections can be a middle ear infection that may need antibiotics or an external ear infection like "swimmers ear." When to take your child to the doctor: if there is a fever, discharge from the ear, or severe pain. To help with pain, acetaminophen or ibuprofen may
be used.
be used.
What should I do if my child has conjunctivitis?
Hi!
Thank you for your question. Conjunctivitis can be allergic, bacterial or viral. If her eyes are extremely itchy with clear discharge, then it can be allergic. Taking over-the-counter READ MORE
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Thank you for your question. Conjunctivitis can be allergic, bacterial or viral. If her eyes are extremely itchy with clear discharge, then it can be allergic. Taking over-the-counter antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help. If her eyes are red and the discharge is green or yellow, then she may need antibiotic eye drops. Viral conjunctivitis can also present with really red eyes, but not much discharge. If there are other symptoms other than red eyes like a fever, I suggest that she see her doctor.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for your question. Conjunctivitis can be allergic, bacterial or viral. If her eyes are extremely itchy with clear discharge, then it can be allergic. Taking over-the-counter antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help. If her eyes are red and the discharge is green or yellow, then she may need antibiotic eye drops. Viral conjunctivitis can also present with really red eyes, but not much discharge. If there are other symptoms other than red eyes like a fever, I suggest that she see her doctor.
Hope this helps.
What age should a child have an eye test?
Thank you for your question,
This answer is based on the suggestions by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye exams READ MORE
Thank you for your question,
This answer is based on the suggestions by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye exams are done several times from infancy. From the newborn period and during well exams as an infant. Vision screening which may be what you mean by eye test usually between the ages of 3 and 3 1/2 yrs. So expect your child to be screened soon.
This answer is based on the suggestions by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye exams are done several times from infancy. From the newborn period and during well exams as an infant. Vision screening which may be what you mean by eye test usually between the ages of 3 and 3 1/2 yrs. So expect your child to be screened soon.
What is the best home remedy for an ear infection?
Thank you for the question. If your child is around school age, is otherwise well-meaning no fever or severe pain from the ear or throat or discharge from the ear, some studies READ MORE
Thank you for the question. If your child is around school age, is otherwise well-meaning no fever or severe pain from the ear or throat or discharge from the ear, some studies have suggested watchful waiting with pain control using acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If your child is younger or has a high fever or in a lot of pain then they need to be evaluated. The antibiotic choice will depend on known allergies' recent antibiotic use as well.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Do toddlers get the meningitis vaccine?
Hi,
Thank you for your question. If you are referring to the meningococcal vaccine (there are 2 kinds) the CDC recommends that the first dose usually is given to 11-12 year READ MORE
Hi,
Thank you for your question. If you are referring to the meningococcal vaccine (there are 2 kinds) the CDC recommends that the first dose usually is given to 11-12 year olds. There are special situations though that the vaccine is given to younger children. You can always check with your pediatrician to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccines.
Thank you for your question. If you are referring to the meningococcal vaccine (there are 2 kinds) the CDC recommends that the first dose usually is given to 11-12 year olds. There are special situations though that the vaccine is given to younger children. You can always check with your pediatrician to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccines.
How can I stop my child from coughing?
Hi! Thank you for your question.
There really is no medication safe out there that can stop a cough in its tracks. There are a lot of over-the-counter medications that are READ MORE
Hi! Thank you for your question.
There really is no medication safe out there that can stop a cough in its tracks. There are a lot of over-the-counter medications that are not controlled - most of them have combination
medications like antihistamines (for allergies) and maybe a cough suppressant. Sometimes a cough may just be due to a runny nose or a post-nasal drip. There are prescription medications that you may need to talk to your doctor about, but for your child's age, they may not be safe.
Thank you. Hope this helps.
There really is no medication safe out there that can stop a cough in its tracks. There are a lot of over-the-counter medications that are not controlled - most of them have combination
medications like antihistamines (for allergies) and maybe a cough suppressant. Sometimes a cough may just be due to a runny nose or a post-nasal drip. There are prescription medications that you may need to talk to your doctor about, but for your child's age, they may not be safe.
Thank you. Hope this helps.
Is infant ibuprofen the same as children's ibuprofen?
No, they have a different concentration. Please check the medication bottle. Infants ibuprofen is 50mg/1.25 ml (will have a dropper or little syringe), children's Motrin is 100mg/5ml.
Hope READ MORE
No, they have a different concentration. Please check the medication bottle. Infants ibuprofen is 50mg/1.25 ml (will have a dropper or little syringe), children's Motrin is 100mg/5ml.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
