Infection & Disease
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…
Heart Murmurs – Explaining Those Extra Sounds
The heart is arguably one of the most important organs in the body. It never stops working, and all of the organs and tissues in the body depend on that steady work to deliver necessary oxygen for life. When the…
Respiratory Distress – When Your Child Can’t Breathe
As the weather turns colder, the number of children we see with respiratory infections rises. Pediatric medicine is very cyclical – we see large amounts of well-child-checkups in the summer, then after a brief lull we start to see large…
When To Take Your Child to the Doctor
In our office the physicians take turns “on call,” which for our particular practice means being available by phone for patient calls that come in at night or over the weekend. Many times, these calls are from parents requesting advice…
Migraines in Children
Headaches are a common phenomenon in children (one we will discuss in detail at a later time), and have several different causes. A migraine, however, is different from a simple headache. What is a migraine? Migraine headaches are intense, often…
Pet-Related Infections
The first reaction of most Pediatricians when they see the picture above is an exclamation of “Salmonella!” It was certainly my reaction when my son asked for a turtle for his birthday this year. The Jackson household includes a menagerie…
Seasonal Allergies – When It’s “That Time of Year”
The first winter we lived in Austin, Texas, I became well-acquainted with what is locally known as “Cedar fever.” Upon walking outside one morning my eyes immediately swelled up and watered profusely, my nose ran like a faucet, and I…
Acne – The Bane of Teenager Existence
Very few teenagers are exempt from the burden of acne. In fact, acne affects up to 85% of teenagers to some degree. It can be a simple nuisance, or it can be more significant and lead to permanent scarring and…