A guide to your child's symptoms & illnesses
Heartfelt Pediatrics follows the American Academy of Pediatrics® evidenced-based guidelines and recommendations. Below are helpful links to educate you and your family with the intention of either providing reassurance or tips on next steps.
Colds
Kiddos get an average of 10 colds per year- that's nearly one per month! There are no cures for colds, but we try to make them as comfy as possible by treating their symptoms. Such as, lots of water, rest, nasal saline spray and more.
Not all eye irritation or infections should be treated equally. Did you know that parents often think their kids have a bacterial version of an eye infection, "pink eye?" But, often infections are viral and don't need medication/eye drops.
Flus are the worst! There's nothing worse than the chills, fever, headache, and body aches.. A tummy bug doesn't mean that your child has "the flu."
Rashes and other skin conditions can be scary for parents, and irritating for kiddos. The link above provides great information on everything from eczema, sunburns, ringworm, hives, and more!
Hachoo! Asthma and alleriges often go hand-in-hand. And, wow, those Junipers in Bend really do it sometimes.
And so it continues. We all remember far too well the ever-changing information. Luckily, the experts have their advice and recommendations a bit more dialed in now.
Not all ear infections require antibiotics, but when they do, it's essential your child completes all the days of medication.
Head injuries can be mild to life-threatening. When in doubt, please seek immediate medical advice. Your gut is likely right.
Nose bleeds can be messy. Some people get them more than others. Learn more about what is normal, and when to talk to your child's provider about them.
Teething or sick? Can cavities in baby teeth really hurt adult teeth that haven't come in yet?
ACT FAST, DON'T WAIT! Testicular pain and testicular torsion require immediate medical attention. Click on the link above for important info.
