Yes. We are happy to do a virtual visit with you and your child during the COVID-19 Pandemic. When you are not able to be physically present at the office, we are able to complete a virtual visit for many problems. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of these visits. Please call the office for details on how to schedule a virtual appointment.
Yes. Both are covered by most insurances, please check with your insurance provider.
The rapid test has 95% sensitivity.
Every six months with spirometry. If above the age of five, once per year.
Yes, it is possible to outgrow asthma, but the likelihood of this decreases if asthma develops after the age of three.
Some children’s eczema responds to more frequent bathing. Others' responds to less. Try both to see which method works better for your child.
Our office recommends Dove sensitive soap or eczema line wash. Also: cetaphil, cerave, aveeno.
Ointments lock in moisture better than creams or lotions. Our office recommends aquafor or cerave ointment.
Proper use of a car seat is crucial when it comes to your child’s safety. The type of car seat you will need will vary depending on your child’s age. For infants and toddlers, they’ll ride in rear-facing seats until they reach the maximum height/weight provided by the car seat manufacturer. Toddlers and preschoolers who have outgrown their rear-facing seat will move on to a forward-facing seat with a harness. Once your child has exceeded the weight/height of a forward-facing seat, they can move on to a booster seat. This is suggested for all school-aged children until they reach a height of 4 ft 9 in., or are between the ages of 8 and 12. They are then required to sit in the backseat with a fastened seat belt.
If your child is between three months and three years old and has a fever of 101 degrees or higher, you should contact us to figure out what to do next. If your child is three months or younger, any rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher should warrant seeing a doctor or heading to the emergency room. If fever persists over 24 hours, please call our office. *Please note: fevers go up at night in children ages four to ten.
Always try our office first as we know the intricacies of your child’s medical history. We are the most experienced with your child’s medical needs. We are concerned about excessive over-usage of Urgent Care centers. *Disclaimer: In the event of a true medical emergency, call 911! Then… call us!
