Category Archives: Pediatrics

Want to take off that “fat tire?”

Posted on March 29, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Losing and keeping weight off is a touchy subject.  I saw a patient today who is emotionally comfortable with a BMI of 45 (severely obese).  My heart goes out to her.  She is aware that she looks imposing and unapproachable … Continue reading →

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Watery eyes. . .

Posted on March 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

We are embarking on (one of) Wichita’s allergy seasons.  But, are your watery eyes from allergies?  It could be from a foreign body (think dust, dirt in the wind, or an errant fingernail. . . ouch!). When my patients come … Continue reading →

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Dust mites. . . different from bed bugs. But gross (and unhealthy) nonetheless.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

With my patients,  I may mention dust mites when discussing allergens. Dust mites are tiny bugs that live off of pet and human skin cells. It is their waste that is a major trigger of allergies and asthma. Dust mites … Continue reading →

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The coughing, sneezing, achy head. . . .symptoms. Hay fever?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This is spring break for some.  I am “manning the storefront” and have seen countless allergy patients.  Some wonder if they have a cold? Or hay fever?  Here is the lowdown. Hay fever tends to be more seasonal with symptoms … Continue reading →

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Breast-Feeding May Limit Obesity Risk – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 17, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to decrease your kids’ chance of being overweight?  Great new study confirming the importance of breastfeeding (hooray!) AND waiting to start solids until baby is at least 4 months old.  Here is the link. . . Breast-Feeding May Limit … Continue reading →

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Press Announcements > FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes

Posted on March 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have been told a few times this week by “former smokers” that they have stopped smoking, but are using “e cigarettes” instead.    I am overcome with genuine concern.  This FDA warning discusses the risks well.   There are great options … Continue reading →

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Does attending daycare make kids sicker? have more GI infections?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

All working parents who have sent their child to daycare wonder about the infections that seem to swarm around the daycare center.  There is a new study out, published by Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine that dispels many myths. … Continue reading →

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Wound Care May Matter More Than Antibiotics – NYTimes.com

Posted on February 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to ward off MRSA? Wash. Wash. Wash. Wound Care May Matter More Than Antibiotics – NYTimes.com.

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Do you need the chicken pox vaccine?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Chicken pox is a hot topic.  What once was a rite of passage has become a much maligned and feared rash.  Should you be vaccinated?  Are you already immune?  Here’s more info. . . Varicella zoster (the chicken pox virus) is … Continue reading →

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Viral rash? or child abuse?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I just saw a rash this morning while teaching medical residents.  Have you heard of “fifths disease?”  I saw a slap-cheeked looking kid, at little risk of being abused.  The offending virus is Parvovirus B19.  Interesting questions were brought up.  The mom of this patient  is … Continue reading →

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