Your Child's Health is a monthly health advice column
for parents from the experts at Duke Children's.
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Community Acquired Pneumonia
Heather McLean, MD, a pediatric hospitalist at Duke, explains the symptoms of and treatments for pneumonia.
Oct. 30, 2009
Infant Pulmonary Function Testing
Dr. Stacey Peterson-Carmichael, MD, discusses state-of-the-art equipment to help understand what is happening with an infant or small child’s lungs.
Sept. 29, 2009
Preventing and Treating Group B Streptococcus
Dr. Robert Lenfestey, an expert in neonatology, describes Group B strep and its treatment.
Aug. 26, 2009
When to See a Pediatric Neurologist
Mohamad A. Mikati, MD, explains when symptoms warrant a referral to a neurologist.
July 31, 2009
Transition Health Care
Jane Trinh, MD, describes what to do when your child has “aged out” of the pediatric health care system.
June 30, 2009
When Should Your Child See a Cardiologist?
Sara Pasquali explains what conditions may result in a referral to a pediatric cardiologist.
June 1, 2009
Breastfeeding
Stress about breastfeeding can sometimes worry parents unnecessarily.
Apr. 30, 2009
Bacterial Infection or Virus?
Is your child sick with a virus or a more serious bacterial infection? Betty Staples, MD, advises how to tell the difference.
Mar. 31, 2009
Scoliosis
Robert Fitch, MD, gives insight into abnormal curvature of the spine and what steps may need to be taken.
Feb. 27, 2009
Environmental Allergies
Michael Land, MD, answers common questions about environmental allergies in children.
Jan. 30, 2009