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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Feb 15, 2024

You’ve probably heard of strep throat, but what exactly is this common condition? Read on to find out!

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Sore Throat Spectrum: Runny Nose to Strep and Everything in Between
Sore throat can occur on its own, for multiple reasons, or it can be the sign of another illness. So, how do you know if your child should see a doctor?
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Snoring: When To Be Concerned
If your child is snoring, there may be treatments to help address the problem. The most common reasons for snoring in children are enlarged tonsils and adenoids.

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When to Take Your Child to an ENT

Jan 02, 2024

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists can play an important role in a child’s care and treat a variety of conditions. Here are guidelines to help parents make decisions about when their child should see an ENT. Read More

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The Snot Palette: What Do All Those Colors Mean?

Oct 31, 2023

When it comes to mucous, consistency, color, volume and duration, should be assessed as well as other symptoms and the overall wellness of the child. Read More

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Hearing Loss: How It Can Affect a Family's Mental Health

May 02, 2023

Hearing loss occurs when a person cannot access sounds within the normal hearing range in both ears. The degree or severity of the hearing loss can vary from person to person depending on the cause. Read More

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Noisy Breathing in Kids

Apr 27, 2021

Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it. Read More

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Tongue Tie: Breastfeeding, Speech and a Tethered Tongue

Mar 04, 2020

Tongue tie is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions affecting an infant’s ability to feed and is often implicated as a potential cause for speech delay. Read More

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Ear Infections: Why Kids May Not Need 10 Days of Antibiotics

Feb 04, 2020

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for treating childhood ear infections in 2013. The current guideline states that a full ten days of antibiotics may not be necessary for children over two years of age with non-severe ear infections. Read More

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Prominent Ears, Small Ears and Skin Tags: When Is Surgery Necessary for an Ear Condition?

Nov 06, 2019

Ear differences such as prominent ears, small/underdeveloped ears and skin tags can cause worry and distress. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I often hear questions from parents related to hearing and surgery – here are some of the common ones. Read More

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What Are Cochlear Implants and How Do They Help a Child’s Hearing?

Jan 31, 2019

What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is a device implanted into the inner ear to directly stimulate the hearing nerve. Cochlear implants may be needed when hearing aids no longer work for a child. Read More