Dextromethorphan Use in Children
Dextromethorphan use in children ... is it safe or effective for that cough?? Let's Review!
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in Children
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome may occur in children and has significant morbidity and mortality. Let us review SVC Syndrome in children.
Homeopathic Remedies for Kids
One of the most common questions we get as pediatric emergency physicians is, “What can I do for my child’s cough?” or “How can I make this cough go away?” We like to recommend Honey for children over 12 months of age when…
Honey for Cough
Cough is a very common symptom in children. Certainly, we need to consider that an ominous cause may be lurking (Asthma, Occult Aspirated Foreign Body, Croup, Sinusitis, Pneumonia, Acute Chest Syndrome, etc.). Most often, though, the cough is due to a…
Bacterial Tracheitis
Epiglottitis? Think Tracheitis too! • Considered bacterial tracheitis in a patient who has fever, stridor, and symptoms that does not respond to therapy for croup (racemic epinephrine and steroids). • Additionally, that toxic appearing child that you think looks like…