Clear Dosage Guidelines for Kids
Your child wakes up in the middle of the night with a fever. You get some acetaminophen or ibuprofen to find the correct dosage and it reads, "Children under 12: Ask a doctor." Here, Cindy Gellner, MD, a pediatrician at 麻豆学生精品版, shares dosing guidelines for these two common over-the-counter medications.
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Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen?
Acetaminophen tends to work better for headaches. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation and usually works better after vaccines and to ease the pain of sore throats.
"Both medications reduce fever, but by 2 degrees at the most," Gellner says. "Remember that fever is the body's way of fighting off an infection. Instead of worrying solely about the number the thermometer reads, focus on how your child looks and acts, and whether he or she is hydrated."
When Does Your Child Really Need Lab Work?
Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies that healthy children rarely need them. She shares some of the criteria for screenings in young patients and how insurance factors into decision-making.
What to Do When Your Baby Sounds Congested
Newborns cannot blow their noses, and they are not great at breathing through their mouths either鈥攕o even a little mucus can sound dramatic. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares what is normal when it comes to newborn sneezing and snorting, how to use saline and suction safely, and when to check in with your pediatrician.
Understanding Childhood Mood Disorders Beyond Bipolar
Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis in childhood mood disorders.
