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It’s freezing cold outside, the grass is dead and there’s not a flower in bloom. Why in the world is your child having an asthma event? For many children and adults, asthma attacks can be caused by many factors other…
When your child wakes up in the morning complaining of throat pain, your first impulse might be to blame it on the dry air pumping from your furnace to keep you warm and comfortable. If that sore throat lasts much…
As parents, we often wish we could keep our children in a bubble, completely protected from outside forces that could cause them harm. While a safety bubble just isn’t possible, we also know that you can take positive steps to…
It’s the time of year for family celebrations, neighborhood get togethers and school parties - along with runny noses, sneezes and coughs. Happy holidays! As December begins, you may feel as if your toddler is never really fully healthy, and…
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“The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it is hard to verify their authenticity.” - Abraham Lincoln. Yes, it’s funny - until you consider the ramifications of “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true”…
It can be a parent’s most terrifying moment - when your child suddenly exhibits symptoms that are intense, difficult to understand and uncommon. Diagnosis can be challenging, treatment not widely known and gathering information nearly impossible. If you are on…
Lately, there are elements of your child’s behavior that you just don’t understand. They may have come on suddenly, or the perplexities may have been creeping in for awhile. While your son scores brilliantly on standardized tests, he doesn’t earn…
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Chicago Pardon our pun, but we’ve seen a “rash” of hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in the last few weeks. This viral infection is contagious but HFM is generally a mild condition requiring home care and a little TLC…
It’s sunny, hot and muggy - the perfect time to make an appointment for your child’s flu shot! Protecting your child from influenza can help in so many ways, from as simple as not missing school days to as serious…
It’s back-to-school time and we here at Alzein Pediatrics know you want your child to be as successful as possible throughout the year. As a parent, you know your child’s strengths and their challenges - but do you know…
