Category Archives: Pediatrics

When should women have their first pap?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Common question. New guidelines. Let me share. . .ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology)  released a position statement delaying pap screening in adolescents. A pap is now suggested at age 21 unless the patient has HIV or a weak immune system … Continue reading →

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The sore-throat-should-I see-my-doctor quandary. . .

Posted on November 1, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I saw a patient this morning who I diagnosed with viral pharyngitis, not (bacterial) strep throat. She said she felt embarrassed that she came in to see me. I reassured her the importance of coming in to figure out  if she has … Continue reading →

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Mindless Eating

Posted on October 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Interesting concept.   In fact. . . .what a great name for a book!  The author of Mindless Eating is a food scientist at Cornell and is speaking free this Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Hughes Metroplex in Wichita.  Obesity is rampant … Continue reading →

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ADHD

Posted on October 22, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Will ADHD stimulant medication cause kids to be short?  I was asked this by a neighbor. Hmmmmm. . . .good question. ADHD affects 1 to 6% of the general population. It can cause pervasive cognitive, academic, emotional and social problems. Patients have a … Continue reading →

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Got itchy, scaly skin?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Eczema is a very common condition.  It can occur from infancy through old age.  Nearly 40% of children with eczema will clear  by adulthood. Textbook lesions are red, scaly and crusted—sometimes with scratch marks.  Diaper area is usually clear.  Places … Continue reading →

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Hoarseness

Posted on October 14, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Hoarse voice Today, I am hoarse.  I whispered to my family yesterday and now I can talk to my patients.  I was given the advice that I “should start on something” to bring my voice back.  Hmmmmm. . . there … Continue reading →

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Roll up your sleeves or smell the. . . .flu vaccine!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Who should get the influenza vaccine? Everyone older than 6 months. It is especially important that high risk individuals get the flu vaccine Who is “high risk?” Pregnant women Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years … Continue reading →

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Rashes. . . . mysteries I love to solve.

Posted on August 20, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

My non-medical friends are horrified when they see my delight with rashes.  I have given a dermatology talk to medical students monthly for 10 years: dermatology 101.  One common rash is contact dermatitis.  There are two kinds:  1.  irritant–which is … Continue reading →

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Allergic rhinitis

Posted on August 4, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

“My nose is running all the time.”  Hmmmmm. . . . . . This is a common complaint.  This spring and summer in Wichita have been SUPER-allergic—even those who have been well controlled.  There are really four ways to help:  … Continue reading →

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Swimmer’s ear, nothing that a swimmer wants.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

“Ow!  My ear hurts.”  I heard that four times last week.  It is swimming season here in Wichita and swimmers ear and pools go hand-in-hand.   The story is usually. . . one-sided ear pain, tender-to-touch ear, hurts to chew AND … Continue reading →

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