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Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins, MD
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Can a child go to school without being vaccinated?
If you live in a state that does not require vaccines they can. Most states have a vaccination policy but some children can get exemptions for allergies, immune problems etc,
Should I give fever reducer to my child?
If the fever is low, you could watch If he is uncomfortable, then tylenol or motrin can be given. Fever sometimes helps kill viruses.
What are the genetic predispositions for a child having autism?
If another family member has autism, white males are more common.
Can children grow up with heart problems?
Yes. Heart problems affect the growth if they overwork the heart or cause inadequate blood flow to the organs.
How do you bring down a fever in a child?
You can give tylenol or motrin, but motrin can sometimes cause worsening of abdominal pain. You can sponge bath with lukewarm water. This usually brings temp down about 1 degree. READ MORE
You can give tylenol or motrin, but motrin can sometimes cause worsening of abdominal pain. You can sponge bath with lukewarm water. This usually brings temp down about 1 degree.
Can I give my daughter ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen can be given after 6 months of age unless there is a bleeding problem.
Repeated use can cause ulcers.
Repeated use can cause ulcers.
What temperature does a child need to go to the hospital?
It is usually not how high fever is but how the child is acting. If there is no vomiting or change in their behavior some children tolerate 105 degrees. Other children can look READ MORE
It is usually not how high fever is but how the child is acting. If there is no vomiting or change in their behavior some children tolerate 105 degrees. Other children can look sick and be lethargic with fever or 101. Fever than is below normal can also be a sign of infection.
How much Nurofen can I give my child?
If you have ibuprofen 100/5 and if the child weighs 40 lb or above you can give 2 tsp every 6 hours as needed
What is the best children's medicine for cough and cold?
It depends on why they are coughing. If they have clear nasal drainage and cough when they lay back dimetapp dm or generic is good to stop the drainage and cough. If it a spasmatic READ MORE
It depends on why they are coughing. If they have clear nasal drainage and cough when they lay back dimetapp dm or generic is good to stop the drainage and cough. If it a spasmatic cough that needs to be loosened, some like mucinex can loosen the cough and help it clear. If they have asthma they need to use the rescue inhaler
How can I stop my child from coughing?
It depends on why they are coughing, If is a drainage cough when they lay back dimetapp dm helps dry the mucus and help the cough. If mucus is thick you may want mucinex to clear READ MORE
It depends on why they are coughing, If is a drainage cough when they lay back dimetapp dm helps dry the mucus and help the cough. If mucus is thick you may want mucinex to clear the secretions. If they are wheezing or short of breath , he would need to be seen immediately.
What can cause a child to wheeze?
This is usually caused by spasm of the airways and can be a sign of asthma. He would need to be checked
Which syrup is best for a cold for kids?
You can use saline mist to open the nose and clear mucus and dimetapp works good to dry up the mucus. If there is fever and it does not clear. she would need to be checked
How can I help my child with bronchiolitis?
You can increase fluids to loosen mucus and according to the age, zarbees can be given for the cough. CPT can also loosen the mucus. If any audible wheezes or change in color READ MORE
You can increase fluids to loosen mucus and according to the age, zarbees can be given for the cough. CPT can also loosen the mucus. If any audible wheezes or change in color or trouble feeding he would need to be checked immediately.
What can I give my son for stomach pain?
Make sure he is not constipated, if stools are large and hard give miralax otc and high fiber diet. If there aqre c/o pain on urination, fever or pain in RLQ he would need to READ MORE
Make sure he is not constipated, if stools are large and hard give miralax otc and high fiber diet. If there aqre c/o pain on urination, fever or pain in RLQ he would need to be checked for appendicitis. If pain is in the upper abdomen pepcid otc can be tried
Can a viral infection cause wheezing?
Yes, the most common being RSV this time of year
Can a 4 year old get bronchiolitis?
Yes, this is infection and inflammation of the small airways.
How long does bronchiolitis last in toddlers?
RSV bonchiolitis can last 6 weeks. Other causes usually do not last as long much as parainfluenza virus or rhinovirus.
When should I take my child to the ER for bronchitis?
If he is having trouble breathing eating or walking or any color change with his cough.
How do kids get meningitis?
It is caused by virus or bacteria which usually spread from another child. However, the same germ may have not caused meningitis in that child.
I suspect my son has kidney stones?
He would need to be seen and be examined and get a urinalysis. If there is blood in urine or findings on physical exam, he may need a CT to diagnose the stone and make sure it READ MORE
He would need to be seen and be examined and get a urinalysis. If there is blood in urine or findings on physical exam, he may need a CT to diagnose the stone and make sure it is not blocking the ureter.
