Posts about Pediatrics
There’s a moment many of us have had in clinic: a parent mentions that their child snores. Loudly. Every night. Sometimes with pauses. Sometimes with gasps. And then they add, “But kids snore, right?”
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to care for a deaf or hard-of-hearing child, you’re in good company. Supporting these kids goes beyond hearing screens and referrals; it’s about understanding the unique culture, language, and communication needs that shape their world. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert in sign language to make a difference.
Whether you’re in primary care, urgent care, or the ED, the pediatric physical exam can be challenging. Adult vitals make sense. Adults generally cooperate. But kids? They squirm, scream, and sometimes can’t even tell you where it hurts. The pediatric exam isn’t just smaller, it’s a different beast altogether.
A baby passes their hearing screen — great. But what if they don’t? Or what if they pass, but there’s still risk for hearing changes down the line?
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics, and inhaled medications are at the heart of effective management. But here’s the twist: even when we prescribe the right drug at the right dose, if the inhaler technique is off, the benefits can vanish in a literal puff of air.
If you’ve spent any time examining toddlers with urinary complaints, chances are you’ve encountered pediatric labial adhesions — maybe without realizing it at first. It’s one of the more common yet under-discussed vulvar conditions in children, and the good news is that most of the time, management is simple, gentle, and completely in your wheelhouse.
How to confidently identify true pediatric food allergies, avoid unnecessary testing, and support families with evidence-based care.
November is here, and with it comes the annual parade of sniffles, fevers, and worried parents in our exam rooms. But this year, the viral season feels especially layered. We’re not just worried about bracing for influenza and RSV— we’re also navigating a new chapter in COVID vaccination, including a notable shift in pediatric recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
“It all started a few days after I got back from my trip.”
There’s always a new trick up Big Tobacco’s sleeve. First it was flavored cigarettes, then e-cigs that looked like USB drives. Now? It’s minty little pouches that slide quietly between lip and gum—no smoke, no spit, no smell, no shame. Just a smooth jolt of nicotine.
So, you're a general pediatrician dreaming of building your own private practice. No bureaucracy, full creative control, and the joy of shaping a practice that reflects your values. Sounds exciting, right? But then reality sets in: where do you even begin?
