Fall respiratory challenges for kids
At this time of year, we see a wave of children with respiratory challenges – such as asthma and bronchiolitis – coming to us for help.
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Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?
There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.
Q&A: Should I be worried about my kids getting mumps?
There’s been a lot of news lately about the thousands of cheerleaders who were exposed to mumps at a cheerleading competition in Texas. How common is something like this, and should I be worried about my kids getting mumps when they go to large public events or even to school?
Q&A: How do you get rid of a cold in a 4 month old baby?
Dr. Ellen Hamburger answer’s a reader’s question on how to get rid of a cold in her baby.
Debunking old wives’ tales: part one
Children’s National’s pediatrician Lee Beers, MD, gets to the bottom of five common old wives’ tales on colds.
