We Just Need an Antibiotic
A large part of practicing Pediatric medicine is providing education to patients and parents. It is not enough to simply diagnose disease and deliver treatment; educating about the diagnosis and treatment can help families understand WHY the decisions are being…
Strep Throat – More Than Just a “Sore Throat”
Kids get sore throats for many reasons – irritation from post-nasal drainage, allergies, abrasions from sharp foods, viral infections, and bacterial infections. Most of these are self-limited. They cause pain and discomfort for few to several days, but go away…
