It’s common to suspect poor growth in your child. “There’s no way my child has followed his growth curve.” As a pediatrician, I investigate many… Read More »Poor growth in children – investigate and interpret the growth curve
When spring arrives, the winter overalls are put away and the children are running around on gravel pitches and lawns in their shorts and t-shirts.… Read More »Abrasions or grazes in children
Our immune system’s role is to fight off pathogens that harm the body. It has powerful weapons in its arsenal. These are needed to be… Read More »What is an allergy? Read about the immune response
Intrinsic or non-allergic asthma is common in preschool children. The symptoms occur when children have a cold and presents with difficulty breathing and coughing, often… Read More »Asthma in children – Symptoms and Treatments
Pollen allergy in children causes watery, itchy, red eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sometimes triggers asthma. The symptoms occur during the pollen season, which is… Read More »Pollen allergy in children – runny nose and watery eyes
