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That doesn't look right to me!: Here you will find discussions of unusual findings on your baby or child that may concern you.; small pinhole in front of the ear; Skin Tags; My baby has flakes on his scalp and forehead; My baby is losing his hair; My baby looks like she has mosquito bites; My baby looks like he has acne; There are little white dots on my baby's nose; My baby's belly button sticks out; My baby is tongue tied; My baby failed his newborn hearing screen; My baby's foreskin was not completely formed; My baby was born with teeth; My baby has a raised red patch on his body; My baby's head is flatter on one side
Biological & Chemical Warfare and Terrorism: Answers to questions about Biological and Chemical terrorism and warfare.; Would Smallpox kill everyone in the world?; What will happen if Smallpox is released?; Where can I get the Smallpox vaccine?; Can I get a prescription for Cipro to "have on hand"?; If Smallpox was eradicated in 1977, why can we still catch it?; Smallpox: General Information; Anthrax: General Information from the CDC; Ebola and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers; What is Sarin Gas?; What is Mustard Gas?; Questions and Answers about Chemical Weapons; Chemical Warfare Agents: From MS Encarta; Biological Warfare: From MS Encarta; A single case of smallpox would trigger a federal emergency plan; Plague: Overview
Publish your RECIPES!: Need a recipe? Have a great crowd-pleaser? We want to help you share your recipes with our community. To submit a recipe, post a FAQ question or send e-mail.; Fresh Salsa; Hummus
Publish Your STORIES!: This is a collection of stories written by our patients. Enjoy!; America, the Home of the Free; America The Beautiful; I'm an American; I love America; God Bless America; I Am Free!; The Shadow From The Past; Toothless' Halloween; Innocent; Boneless's Halloween
Medication Dosing Charts: Medication dosing information for over the counter medications.; Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Drops; Robitussin DM Adult Cough Syrup; Benedryl (Diphenhydramine) Syrup; Benedryl Allergy Chews; Tylenol Extra Strength Tablets (500mg); Tylenol Adult 325mg Tablets; Advil/Motrin Adult Tablets; Benedryl allergy/Cold Fastmelt; Motrin Infant Drops; Advil/Motrin 100mg Chewable Tablets; Advil/Motrin Ibuprophen Suspension; Tylenol 80mg Chewable Tablets; Tylenol 160mg Chewable Tablets; Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Elixir; Robitussin Pediatric Cough Syrup
First Time Parenting 101: Information for first time parents; Deliver The Best: Take care of your unborn baby; Few Women take Folic Acid in Time; Before getting pregnant: Think Ahead; Get Folic Acid BEFORE getting pregnant; How can I help my toddler behave?; I can't take it anymore! Stop the crying!; How can I help my baby be well settled?; How can I help my baby be born healthy?
Newborn Questions: General: Questions about the care of newborns, rashes, stooling.; Is Gripe Water ok?; Are Hyland's teething tablets ok?; Baby girl has blood in vaginal discharge; Newborn eye color; how much catnip tea can you give a month old baby?; my baby is 4 days old and the white part of his eye is yellow rather then white, why is that?; What can I do about the skin on my baby's neck becooming red and irritated?; My child is 14 months old and still no sign of any teeth. When should I become concerned?; Do you have any recommendations on the purchase of a crib?; What are the advantages and disadvantages of breast-feeding?; My new baby has red marks on the back of her head; Catnip tea for colic?; My baby has its days and nights mixed up; Should I give my baby a pacifier?; My baby has a bulging belly button (umbilical hernia); How do I know if my baby has thrush?; My new baby sneezes all the time. Is this normal?; AAP: Does Bed Sharing Increase Risk For SIDS?; AAP: Infant Sleep Positioning and SIDS; My baby has a rash! What should I do?; AAP: Statement on Infant Exercise Programs; AAP: Q & A Regarding Circumcision; What is Colic?; My baby's eye is draining. What do I do?; When Should I take away the pacifier?; Is a pacifier good or bad?; How soon can I use Sunscreen on my baby?; How soon can I take my baby out in public?; Does my baby boy need to be circumcised?; My baby is yellow! What is Jaundice?; My Baby has dry irritated skin. What can I do?; Should I use a skin lotion on my baby?; How often should I give my baby a bath?; When can I give my baby a bath?
Infant Feeding Problems: Questions about nursing, formulas, spitting up, and colic.; Why can I only get Enfamil products through WIC; Should I give my baby any water?; My 7 month old won't take solid foods any longer; 4 Month old Cries when feeding; AAP: Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics; Is it OK to microwave my baby's bottle?; Why whole milk for my one year old?; When can my baby start on solid food?; When can I start cereal and baby foods?; When can I give my baby regular whole milk?; Can I use Goat's Milk?; Can't Iron in formula cause colic or constipation?; What is the BEST infant formula?; My newborn spits up a lot. What do I do?
Fever Questions: Answers to Questions about fevers.; Can teething cause my child to get a fever?; What do YOU call a "fever"?; How high a fever is "too high"?; What is the best medicine for reducing a fever?; The fever won't go down. Now what?; What type of thermometer is the best?; My child's temperature is below normal.; If the fever stays high, won't my child have a seizure?; Can teething cause a fever?
Parenting Questions: Questions about the managment of common parenting problems such as discipline.; What do you think about Retail-Based Health Clinics; How do I get my child to sit up straight?; HOW CAN I GET MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO SLEEP IN HER OWN BED?; Toddler won't sleep in crib; You Can Lead a Child to a Highchair... but Will He Eat?; Sleep Needs of Children by Age: How Much Sleep?; Many Parents Need Counseling on Discipline; Explain TIME-OUT to me please; My 15 month old son has begun to bite and hit; How can I check out a daycare center?; New Years resolutions for parents; How to put your child to bed without a fight?; When one child is built bigger than a sibling; How to handle a disruptive child at your home; My child does not deal well with the pain of getting shots; my 3 year old is afraid of many things; Should my 3 year old be in daycare / preschool some?; What are good Chistmas presents or Gifts for kids?; Why do children need checkups?; How to tell my child about my operation; How can I make my child's entry to Kindergarten pleasant?; What is required for Kindergarten entry in NC?; My 20 month old daughter has become very "clingy" lately.; How do I help my 4 yr old cope with our new baby?; How much TV should my children watch?; My daughter is a Whiner. What can I do?; Separation Anxiety; Getting Homework Done; When can my child stay home alone?; When should my child stop sucking his thumb?; What Can I do for Teething?; How do you stop a toddler from biting?; I don't work. Is my baby missing anything by not being in daycare?; How can I get my baby to sleep better?; AAP: Guidance for Effective Discipline; Can my baby sleep in my bed with me?; When can I let my baby "Cry it out"?; My 2 year old has "fits" a lot and won't mind me.
Information on Specific Illnesses: Here you will find discussions of specific illnesses and their management.; What is MRSA; What is Whooping Cough?; What is Molluscum Contagiosum?; 4 year old has sore nipple area; rash all over on antibiotic; Is viral myocarditis treatable and if so, what treatments are available for a 2 year old female?; Can my child get fever blisters in her mouth, due to high fever?; My son tested negative for strep, but was prescribed an antibiotic. Why?; What Medicines Can Help Warts Go Away?; my son has seborrhea, will this leave scars? and can switching his formula have started this?; Tell me about Ticks; Congenital Heart Defects: Diagrams; Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Daycare; Prevention of Tick-Borne Infections; Lice, Nits, and School Policy; Q: What may I do for my daughter's teething?; My son has nose bleeds; how should I handle them?; Are warts contagious?; I just found out that my granddaughter has scoliosis; My nine month old child has no teeth yet; My cousin had scabies recently; what in this?; My son is always falling and bumping his head; What is Hand-Foot-Mouth disease?; I am concerned that my daughter may have allergies; I have been reading more about lead poisoning...; My child has ringworm of his scalp; My cousin had mono. Can I catch it?; Poison ivy; What is SIDS?; How do you talk to your child about AIDS?; What is swimmers ear?; My granddaughter just had the croup. What is it?; What can I do for a canker sore or mouth ulcer?; Should my child receive a TB skin test?; Ticks, Lyme Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; My 4 yr old son still wets the bed. What to do?; What is the "flu" (influenza)?; What is Reye's Syndrome?; Hives (Urticaria); Strep Throat; Scabies; Cystic Fibrosis; RSV Infection; Rotavirus Gastroenteritis; Rubella; Roseola; Fifth Disease; Osgood-Schlatter disease; Mitral Valve Prolapse; Kidney Infection; Shingles (Herpes Zoster); Head Lice; Hand Foot and Mouth Infection; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Hemophilia; Mono; Ear Infection; Down Syndrome; Concussion; Colic; Club Foot; Chicken Pox (Varicella); Cat Scratch Disease; Thrush; Bedwetting; Asthma; Sickle Cell Anemia; Food Allergy; Bronchitis; Acne
ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder): Questions about ADHD and its diagnosis and management.; Which medicine is best for ADD or ADHD?; Insurance won't cover ADD Medication; Controversial Treatments for ADHD; Parenting Training and ADHD; Medication and Self-Esteem; The Medication Debate; Stimulants For Treating ADHD; Coping Strategies for People with ADHD; What Are the Educational Options for ADHD?; What are the steps in diagnosing ADHD?; What causes ADHD?; Can other disorders accompany ADHD?; What other problems can look "like" ADHD?; How is ADHD Diagnosed?; What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Behavioral, Developmental, and Emotional Problems: Questions about behavioral and emotional problems, Autism, developmental delays.; 2 Year Old is Too Rough; AAP: Statement regarding AIT & FC in Autism; Sleep Problems in Childhood (Article); Don't Stop Investigating After Making Autism Dx; My child holds his breath when he is crying or mad; I have concerns about my son being depressed; My daughter gets frustrated learning and gives up; I'm concerned about my 9 month old daughter's hearing; My child has a disability. What services are available?; Since school started my child has a stomach ache each morning; My 3 year old carries a ragged blanket everywhere; My 18 month old only says 2 words.; My 14 year old daughter is shy; School avoidance and school problems; My 6 month old premie is not rolling over yet.; my 3 year old son is stuttering.; My 2 year old son bangs his head when he is frustrated; ADHD or Just Being a Kid?; Nightmares; Dealing with Grief, Death, and Loss; Dyslexia; Autism; Asperger's Syndrome; What's It To You: Teen Behavior
Vomiting and Diarrhea Questions: Questions about the management of Vomiting and Diarrhea.; Why don't you give juice to children with diarrhea?; Why a dairy-free diet with diarrhea or vomiting?; If my child has vomiting or diarrhea, what should I do for this?; The Oral Rehydration Therapy: Canadian Journal of Peds; What is Oral Rehydration Therapy?; My child is vomiting. What should I do?
Stooling and Constipation questions: Questions about stooling and constipation.; What are the best foods to help bowel movments in toddlers?; Toilet Training: How do you begin?; My 3 year old is not toilet trained yet!; Toilet Training: Another Article; When and How Do You Toilet Train?; How Many Stools a Day Is Normal?; Soiling (Encopresis)
Immunization Questions: Questions about immunizations, side effects, and not vaccinating.; I've done a lot of research on the Internet and I don't think I should vaccinate my child; What is the Hepatitis A vaccine?; Should I give Tylenol / Motrin before my baby's shots?; Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine and Autism: The Rise (and FaIl?) of a Hypothesis; How Vaccine Safety is Monitored Before and After Licensure; The Stubborn Facts of Vaccine Safety; Vaccines Under Fire: The Importance of Perspective; News Release from AAP: MMR and Autism- no Link; MMR & Autism: Report From the New Challenges in Childhood Immunizations Conference; Antivaccination Article annotated by Dr Horwitz; MMR Vaccine and Autism; When to give a premature baby her shots; Should my child get Hepatitis B vaccine?; Should my child get his shots while he is sick?; Why should I immunize my child against Hepatitis B?; Why should I immunize my child against Polio?; Why should I immunize my child against HIB?; AAP: Statement on Pertussis Vaccine and CNS Injury; AAP: Q &A regarding MMR and Autism
Cough, Congestion, and Ears: Questions about the managment of coughs and congestion, as well as ear infections.; Should you use cough syrup?; AAP Statement on use of cough syrups in children; Our home is very dry; should we use a humidifier?; Are ear infections contagious?; My child has a sore throat. Why didn't he get antibiotics?; My husband smokes. Does it hurt the rest of us?; My child keeps getting ear infections; Should My child's Tonsils be taken out?; Should my child have "tubes" put in?; What can I do to prevent ear infections?; Why do babies get ear infections?; The "Cold" Facts
Nutrition, Exercise, and Obesity: Questions about child nutrition, exercise, and obesity/weight loss.; Are protein suppliments safe?; Are vitamins necessary?; Nutrition through the first year; Lactose Intolerance, Milk Allergy- Interview; My two and a half year old daughter is thin; Should I be concerned about my child's intake of caffeine?; I am concerned that my children does not drink enough fluids; Is my toddler getting enough food?; My daughter is obsessed with her weight; Are there some cases of Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa that are caused by a person wanting the "ideal supermodel" body?; My 3 yr old is a picky eater. Vitamins?; Should I let my 10 yr old son lift weights?; What are your thoughts about heavy kids?; CNN: Obesity a hefty problem; CNN: Childhood obesity; Obesity: an introduction
Child Safety, Injury Prevention and Treatment: Questions about child safety and injury prevention, as well as treatment for minor injuries.; Should infants use sunscreen?; Are trampolines safe?; What do you think about BB Guns or Pellet Guns?; The Choking Game; AAP: Risk of Injury From Baseball and Softball; AAP: Strength Training by Children and Adolescents; AAP Statement: Fireworks-Related Injuries to Children; NC passes Bike Helmet Law for Under 16 Riders; If a mercury thermometer breaks in your home...; How can mercury harm children?; Mercury: What fish should children and pregnant women avoid?; Regional Poison Control Center; NC Child Restraint Laws; Sledding Safety; Hot water safety; Water Safety; Protecting Eyes from Injuries; Preventing Sunburns; Lawnmower Safety; Protect your child from fire; Injuries from falls; Preventing Choking; My child reacts severely to insect bites; what can I do?; I have concerns about spider bites; Regardless of the law, what is RECOMMENDED for seat belt use?; What is the NC Child Seat Belt Law?; IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE HAZARD-FREE; Have a safe summer.(safety tips for parents); Summer Safety Tips.(for pool, travel, playground, sun, bug, and dog, safety); Is the chlorinated water in pools safe for infants?; My daughter recently ate some raw cookie dough; What do I do if my child is choking on something?; My car has an airbag; Should I get a walker for my baby?; An ounce of prevention...; What strength SPF is best for long exposure to the sun?; What should I do if my child eats something poisonous?; 12 Things Parents Can Do About School Violence; Where Shooters Get Their Guns; Poisoning Prevention; Preventing Eye Injuries; AAP: Statemement on Skateboard Injuries; AAP: Statement on Car Seat Selection; AAP: Statement on Ride-On Mower Injuries; AAP: Statement on Infant Walker Injuries; AAP: Statement on Children in Pickup Trucks; AAP: Statement on Children and Fireworks; AAP: Statement on Children Riding 2,3, and 4 Wheeled Vehicles; AAP: CHILDHOOD INJURY: IT'S NO ACCIDENT; AAP: PREVENTING FIREARM INJURY
Teenager / Adolescent Articles: Articles of interest to teenage patients; Is it normal for a teen to act like a 5 year old at times?; NOT QUITE READY FOR ROMANCE: Younger teenage boys find dating tough to handle; families- greatest influence on children's drug use; Teens Behaving Badly; When Your Teen Goes Vegetarian; I am getting acne. What can I do?; To My Teenage Patients:
The One Minute Pediatrician: These are short topics that Dr. Dennis wrote for use on the radio. Each topic reads in less than one minute!; Treatment of Fever; Febrile Convulsions; Asthma; Nasal Allergies; Smoking around Children; Smoking and Pregnancy; Vaginitis; Acne; Warts; Diaper Rashes; Immunizations: MMR; Immunizations: DPT; Immunizations: Polio; Teeth / Dental Care; Over weight children; Burns; Head Injuries; Falls; Poisonous Plants; Accidental Ingestions; Automobile Safety
Questions about Drugs and Tobacco: Questions about drug use, for adolescents and their parents.; Project D.A.R.E. Outcome Effectiveness Revisited; Effectiveness of DARE; Children and smoking; Tips on quitting smokless tobacco; Truth About Tobacco; Info on body building steroids; Short and Long Term Effects of Marijuana; How is Marijuana used?; What is Marijuana?; Inhalants- More information; What are Hallucinogens?; What are Club Drugs (Ecstacy)?; Inhalant Information; Information on LSD; Tell me about Psilocybin mushrooms; Any info on Methamphetamine (Crank)?; What is the difference between Pot and Hash?; AAP: SUBSTANCE ABUSE: PROTECTING CHILDREN; Stimulant Abuse Symptoms: Cocaine, Amphetamines; DARE: No Effects at 10-Year Follow-Up
Questions about Sex, Puberty, and Periods: Questions about Sex, Puberty, and Periods, for adolescents and their parents.; Can you get pregnant while on "the pill"?; Will the birth control pill cause a girl to miss her period?; My 14 year old son has a lump under one of his nipples; my daughter's periods are irregular; What is AIDS?; What about the diaphragm?; How does Depo-provera work?; Why are there different kinds of condoms?; Side effects of birth control pills; Does the Pill make a women's breasts get larger?; Puberty: Peer Pressure; Puberty: Growing Up Early
Eating Disorder Questions: Questions about the management of eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bullemia.; What is the treatment for eating disorders?; What are the DSM IV Criteria for Eating Disorders?; What are Anorexia and Bulemia?
Antibiotic Information and Questions: Questions about types of antibiotics, when to use them, and side-effects of using them.; can I put the antibiotic in my baby's bottle?; I feel better. Can I stop my antibiotic now?; Does tonsillitis need an antibiotic?; Why don't you give shots of Penicillin any more?; Can children take Cipro or Levaquin?; Why does Cefzil have to be refrigerated?; What are the effects if a nursing mother takes sulfa antibiotics?; Antibiotics staining teeth?; PARENTS: DON'T PUSH FOR ANTIBIOTICS; Children and Antibiotics: Cutting Back on Inapporopriate Prescriptions.; What is the concern about using too many antibiotics?; Can my daughter be immune to some antibiotics?; How do antibiotics work?; Zithromax; Biaxin; Erythromycin; Rocephin (Ceftriaxone); Bactrim or Septra or TMP/SMZ; Omnicef; Suprax; Cedax; Ceftin; Vantin; Cefzil; Amoxicillin; Augmentin
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