Some of the most common questions I am asked are: "Why does my child always get sick?" "Is there something wrong with his/her immune system?" "How can I prevent illnesses in my child?" Many concerned parents come to me with these or similar questions. The good news is that [...]
Cellulitis is an infection under the skin involving underlying soft tissues and is caused by a bacteria infection. Cellulitis often causes redness, warmth, swelling and tenderness of an area under the skin. Also, fever and malaise may be present. Cellulitis in children can be common and occurs when the skin is broken, insect bites, eczema, [...]
Fever is one of the most feared and misunderstood symptoms of childhood. Every child gets a fever at some point in their lives, and most will get a fever multiple times in their lifetime. Time after time, parents see that their children are okay after they recover from the illness causing the fever, yet fever [...]
Strep throat and viral pharyngitis lead to inflammation of the throat. Even though they lead to the same outcome of the throat at times, they are both treated differently. Strep throat is caused by bacteria whereas viral pharyngitis is caused by viruses. Read more below as Dr. Bornstein discusses the symptoms, causes, treatment and his [...]
Influenza (“the flu”) is a viral illness caused by influenza strains A, B, and C. Influenza is an infection that affects the respiratory system including the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu is extremely contagious and is normally spread during the colder months. Also, because children were mostly at home during COVID, it seems that [...]
Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria. When antibiotics first came out they were considered to be miracle drugs. They were able to cure people of illnesses that were previously incurable. When people got sick they would go to the physician and get a shot of antibiotics or a prescription for antibiotics. These drugs became so [...]
The stomach virus (acute gastroenteritis) is extremely common throughout the year however, the peak season is from November to April. The stomach bug is commonly spread by direct contact with the infected person, such as caring for them or sharing food and drinks. It is incredibly important to wash your hands with soap and water [...]
SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome/crib death, is defined as the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation. This includes the performance of a complete autopsy, an examination of the death scene, and a review of the clinical history. This is the most common [...]
Pink eye, also known as Conjunctivitis, is more common during the cold and flu season due to an increased risk of direct contact. You can get pink eye by touching any surface, touching your eye, and having close contact with someone else who has pink eye. In this blog, Dr. Bornstein discusses the different types [...]
ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is defined as a decrease in attention and concentration with increases in distractibility and impulsiveness. There are three categories of ADHD: Hyperactive-impulsive type Inattentive type Combined type ADHD SYMPTOMS: For the ADHD-combined type, a child will exhibit: Decreased attention and concentration Overactivity Impulsiveness Distractibility For ADHD-inattentive type, a child will [...]
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