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Monica Patel
Pediatrician
Dr. Monica Patel is a pediatrician practicing in Franklinton, NC. Dr. Patel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Patel 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. Patel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Monica Patel
- Franklinton, NC
- Accepting new patients
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Can a child get a COVID booster?
Yes they can
What is the best treatment for mild pneumonia?
Depending on the age of the child, most pneumonias are due to viruses. If it is viral pneumonia, it is supportive. If it's bacterial, then it needs to be treated with antibiotics. READ MORE
Depending on the age of the child, most pneumonias are due to viruses. If it is viral pneumonia, it is supportive. If it's bacterial, then it needs to be treated with antibiotics.
Does a child need antibiotics for bronchitis?
It depends. Some kids do and some dont.
How long is the treatment for a child's throat infection?
Between 7-10 days
How can you help with my daughter's seasonal allergies?
If she is older than two years old, she can have OTC Zyrtec.
How can you help with my daughter's anemia?
Depending on age and the cause of the anemia, you can start iron pills.
Can you get rid of seasonal allergies?
You can give over the counter allergy medicine depending on the age.
Are cough medications safe?
How old? If older than 2, yes
What antibiotics are effective for a child's pneumonia?
First treatment choice is amoxicillin if it is small pneumonia. Most pneumonias are viral therefore an antibiotic would work.
How many days is the treatment for allergy cough?
I would treat for at least 2 weeks to one month. If it due to seasonal, give medicine through the spring.
How can autism be treated?
The patient would need therapy for areas that are weak. Such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
What do I do if my child is allergic to peanuts?
It depends on the symptoms. Avoid peanuts and peanut derived products. Also get her seen by a doctor so she can possibly get medicine for backup if she has a severe allergy.
Is it normal for ears to hurt after flying?
Yes due to the elevation changes it can can eat pressure changes
How many drops of saline does a baby need?
1-2 drops per nostril
About my baby
As long as patient is okay, it should be alright.
Tylenol
Yes you can. They have childrens Tylenol 2-11 years old too.
Puberty
I would recommend going to see a physician. Puberty can start around this age. Body habitus can change and also voice changes.
Holle Bio PRE formula amount for NewBorn 10 days old
Newborn weight loss is normal in the first 10 days of life. By two weeks of age, most babies are back to their birth weight. I would give the baby about 30 ml(1 oz) to 45 ml every READ MORE
Newborn weight loss is normal in the first 10 days of life. By two weeks of age, most babies are back to their birth weight. I would give the baby about 30 ml(1 oz) to 45 ml every 2 to 3 hours. If baby is still not eating properly, please check with babys pediatrician.
Can bronchitis turn into pneumonia?
If it is treated, less chances. But any respiratory illness can lead up to a pneumonia if not treated.
When can babies drink water?
Water is normally advised after about 6 months of age. Water has 0 calories and we don't want the infant to get full off of water because foods and drinks with calories are encouraged READ MORE
Water is normally advised after about 6 months of age. Water has 0 calories and we don't want the infant to get full off of water because foods and drinks with calories are encouraged for growth.
