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Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins, MD

Pediatrician

Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD is a top Pediatrician in Hattiesburg, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to her specialty, Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD is an expert in changing the lives of patients for the better. Through her expertise in Pediatrics, Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD is a true asset to her field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
38 years Experience
Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins, MD
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • University of Arkansas Children's Hospital
  • Accepting new patients

What does a pulmonary function test show?

How much air your lungs can hold and how fast they can empty. You are usually looking for asthma with restriction in emptying the lungs

What are the symptoms of an ear infection in a child?

Ear ache nasal congestion. If the pain is on the outer ear there may external otitis or swim ear which may need drops. Most 12 year olds have sinus infection with the ear infection READ MORE
Ear ache nasal congestion. If the pain is on the outer ear there may external otitis or swim ear which may need drops. Most 12 year olds have sinus infection with the ear infection

How long do children's ear infections last?

Pain usually last 3-4 days with treatment but they need to finish the full treatment so it is fully treated and less likely to come right back

My son is having kidney related issues after trip?

Urinary frequency or pain may mean an infection. He would need to be seen. Make sure he is getting enough fluids

How long do you keep a child home with strep throat?

24 hours after starting meds and fever free.

How to heal an eye after getting sand in it?

He may have scratched his eye with the sand and rubbing. Sometimes this may need a patch for 24 hours to heal. He may need to see an eye doctor to make sure the sand is all out. READ MORE
He may have scratched his eye with the sand and rubbing. Sometimes this may need a patch for 24 hours to heal. He may need to see an eye doctor to make sure the sand is all out.

What are the treatment options for tonsil stones?

Tonsil stones are a collection of dead cells and debris that get into the crypts of the tonsils. They can cause bad breath. You can use warm salt water gargles. Apple cider READ MORE
Tonsil stones are a collection of dead cells and debris that get into the crypts of the tonsils. They can cause bad breath. You can use warm salt water gargles. Apple cider vinegar and drink plenty of fluids It usually is not serious unless the stones get big.

What are the treatment options for an ear infection?

It is according if it is a middle suppurative otitis ,serous otitis or mucoid otitis or external otitis and how long it has been going in and how severe the infection is. It it READ MORE
It is according if it is a middle suppurative otitis ,serous otitis or mucoid otitis or external otitis and how long it has been going in and how severe the infection is.
It it is mild it may be treated with allergy meds. If it is severe, it will usually need antibiotics. If it is external, it would need drops.

What could be the cause of my daughters earache?

She would need to be checked to see if it is a middle ear infection or an external ear infection. Most middle ear infections would need oral antibiotics if they have been present READ MORE
She would need to be checked to see if it is a middle ear infection or an external ear infection. Most middle ear infections would need oral antibiotics if they have been present a week. Most external otitis can be treated with ear drops

What causes eye irritation after swimming in the pool?

Some of the chemicals esp chlorine can irritate the eyes and nose. Try to rinse in cold water when he gets out of the pool.

Is a saline nasal spray safe for kids?

Saline nose spray is safe for very young children to relieve mucus. You can then suction the nose or let them sneeze the mucus out. Some 3 year olds can blow their nose.

Is it safe for a 10 year old to take vitamin supplements?

Yes, we even give them to newborns. He does not need megadoses, but 100% of the prescribed amount for his age.

How to help son with bee allergy?

He should have an epipen he carries on him and knows how to use it if he gets stung. Avoid flower beds and the garden where bees are likely to be.

What could be the cause of my son's diarrhea?

Most diarrhea for 3-4 days is viral. If it lasts longer than a week it may be a bacterial or parasitic infection such as giardia. Try to avoid dairy and keep hydrated. Most go READ MORE
Most diarrhea for 3-4 days is viral. If it lasts longer than a week it may be a bacterial or parasitic infection such as giardia. Try to avoid dairy and keep hydrated. Most go away on its own.

What can I help my child's bad eyesight?

He needs to see an ophthamologist

How to treat a child with high blood pressure?

That young you need to make sure kidneys and heart are normal You need to decrease salty foods and make sure she gets plenty of exercise. If she is overweight, she needs to cut READ MORE
That young you need to make sure kidneys and heart are normal You need to decrease salty foods and make sure she gets plenty of exercise. If she is overweight, she needs to cut back on calories. If it is still high, She may need medication.

My daughter has trouble making friends in school?

Was she an only child? Did she go to preschool? Children sometimes have to be taught to share. If the focusing causes trouble maintaining her grades She may need to be tested READ MORE
Was she an only child? Did she go to preschool? Children sometimes have to be taught to share. If the focusing causes trouble maintaining her grades She may need to be tested for ADHD.

My child was diagnosed with diabetes?

Pediatric endocrinologist.

How do I get rid of sinus pain?

Are you sure it is sinus pain verses migraine headaches? You usually have fever and thick mucus with sinus and constant pressure. Migraine headaches are more in the temple area READ MORE
Are you sure it is sinus pain verses migraine headaches? You usually have fever and thick mucus with sinus and constant pressure. Migraine headaches are more in the temple area but pounding and very painful often associated with nausea. Foods, hormones family history of other family members with "sick headaches " is a clue they are migraines, If sinus pressure use nose spray daily such as flonase sinus rinses with saline and motrin or tylenol for pain. You may also need antibiotics if it has been going on for a while

What is the normal range for blood sugar?

Usually 80 to 110 fasting but it can be higher after eating