Commonly Asked Questions

We're running through the basics and answering the questions we hear most often from our patient families.
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TB can affect all ages, races and genders. The risk for children to become infected is most strongly determined by the risk level for the adults in their environment from whom they may acquire the TB bacteria. Children, Infections, Risk, Environment
Tuberculosis 101
TB can affect all ages, races and genders. The risk for children to become infected is most strongly determined by the risk level for the adults in their environment from whom they may acquire the TB bacteria.
Pet allergies can range from a mild inconvenience to downright misery. Below we’ll discuss some common questions regarding pet allergies. Michigan, Puppies, Labrador, Friends, House Training Dogs, Dog Friends, Training Your Dog, Dog Health, Breeds
Pet allergies 101
Pet allergies can range from a mild inconvenience to downright misery. Below we’ll discuss some common questions regarding pet allergies.
Learn the dangers of relying on search engines for answers and self-diagnoses. While the Internet has become an integral part of our society, it also has many drawbacks. Beware of trying to diagnose yourself or your family members. Learning, Search Engine, Search, Diagnosis, Internet, Answers, Engineering, Dangerous, Society
The dangers of Dr. Google
Learn the dangers of relying on search engines for answers and self-diagnoses. While the Internet has become an integral part of our society, it also has many drawbacks. Beware of trying to diagnose yourself or your family members.
The best way to protect yourself from the flu is by getting a vaccination every year. Asia Travel, Country, Thailand, Vaccine, Typhoid Fever, Local Travel, Thailand Travel, Asia, Thailand Holiday
Why I give my kids the flu shot
The best way to protect yourself from the flu is by getting a vaccination every year.
It’s not uncommon for parents to bring their child to their pediatrician for any minor illness asking for an antibiotic thinking it will fix their child right up. This overuse mentality contributes to antibiotic-resistant superbugs which are a growing problem for kids. Parents, Pediatrician, Health Problems, Natural Antibiotics, Children's Rights, Things To Think About, Texas Childrens Hospital, Child, Development
Antibiotics 101
It’s not uncommon for parents to bring their child to their pediatrician for any minor illness asking for an antibiotic thinking it will fix their child right up. This overuse mentality contributes to antibiotic-resistant superbugs which are a growing problem for kids.
Kids often complain of stomachaches. Stomach pain can occur anywhere between the chest and groin. Most of the time, it’s not caused by a serious problem, but it can be uncomfortable for children. Read more about common questions related to abdominal pain in children. Stomach Bug, Stomach Problems, Stomach Ache, Abdominal Pain, Pain Relief, Stomach, Aches, Sick, Helping Kids
Stomachaches 101
Kids often complain of stomachaches. Stomach pain can occur anywhere between the chest and groin. Most of the time, it’s not caused by a serious problem, but it can be uncomfortable for children. Read more about common questions related to abdominal pain in children.
Learn all about nosebleeds: what causes them, how to treat them, and when to seek medical help. Read more: Natural Remedies, Boho, Fitness, Getting Rid Of Mucus, Natural Allergy, Natural Cold Remedies, Remedies, Sinus Infection, Natural Cures
What you need to know about nosebleeds
Learn all about nosebleeds: what causes them, how to treat them, and when to seek medical help. Read more:
We are in the midst of summer, and our children have been out of school for over a month now. It is time to start thinking about summer learning loss.  Children who are academically most vulnerable are at the greatest risk of falling further behind in school from summer learning loss. Summer, Health Care, Summer Learning Loss, Summer Learning, Developing Healthy Habits, Parenting, Learning Loss
Summer learning loss
We are in the midst of summer, and our children have been out of school for over a month now. It is time to start thinking about summer learning loss. Children who are academically most vulnerable are at the greatest risk of falling further behind in school from summer learning loss.
Aches and pain. Sniffles. Sneezing. Sore throat. Knowing the difference between colds and allergies is important to decide what to do and how to treat the symptoms. Allergy Cough, Allergy Reactions, Itchy Throat Remedy, How To Treat Allergies, Cold Or Allergies
Colds versus Allergies
Aches and pain. Sniffles. Sneezing. Sore throat. Knowing the difference between colds and allergies is important to decide what to do and how to treat the symptoms.
So, which comes first, sunscreen or bug spray? If you want to protect your family from the sun and mosquitoes, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second. Sun, Bugs And Insects, Sunscreen, Repellent, Insect Repellent, How To Apply, Bug Spray, Spray, Mosquito
Which to apply first, bug spray or sunscreen?
So, which comes first, sunscreen or bug spray? If you want to protect your family from the sun and mosquitoes, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
I get asked on a daily basis about breakfast for kids as well as for mom and dad. Here are some frequently asked questions I thought I’d share with you! Back To School, Back To School Breakfast, School Breakfast, Families, School, Dads, Breakfast For Kids, Entertaining, Mom And Dad
Breakfast facts
I get asked on a daily basis about breakfast for kids as well as for mom and dad. Here are some frequently asked questions I thought I’d share with you!
Despite its name, the “common” cold is one of the most bothersome childhood illnesses out there. Check out these common cold tips. Health, Childhood, Common Cold, Kids Health, Cold, Common, Tips, Check
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Despite its name, the “common” cold is one of the most bothersome childhood illnesses out there. Check out these common cold tips.
Texas Children’s Heart Center’s animation videos are designed to help children with heart problems better understand their diagnosis and potential treatment options. The one-of-a-kind videos are a resource to improve the health literacy of children and their parents who are treated at Texas Children’s and beyond. The videos were created by a team led by Dr. Daniel J. Penny, chief of cardiology at Texas Children’s, and are funded through a generous grant from ExxonMobil. Youtube, Videos, Texas, Animation, Ideas, Chd Awareness, Congenital Heart Defect, Congenital Heart
Dr. Penny's Introduction to Texas Children's Heart Center Animation Series
Texas Children’s Heart Center’s animation videos are designed to help children with heart problems better understand their diagnosis and potential treatment options. The one-of-a-kind videos are a resource to improve the health literacy of children and their parents who are treated at Texas Children’s and beyond. The videos were created by a team led by Dr. Daniel J. Penny, chief of cardiology at Texas Children’s, and are funded through a generous grant from ExxonMobil.
Numbers, numbers and more numbers. We're breaking down percentiles and what they mean for your child's health: Accessories, Numbers, Lottery, Winning Powerball, Lottery Tickets
Numbers, numbers and more numbers
Numbers, numbers and more numbers. We're breaking down percentiles and what they mean for your child's health:
Does your child suffer from multiple ear infections? If repeated courses of medications haven’t worked, there is a simple operation that is highly effective at helping children who suffer from these repeated ailments: ear tubes. Raising, Ear Infection, Ear Infection Home Remedies, Ear Infection Remedy, Ear Tubes
Ear Tubes 101
Does your child suffer from multiple ear infections? If repeated courses of medications haven’t worked, there is a simple operation that is highly effective at helping children who suffer from these repeated ailments: ear tubes.
As the recent news story of a Michigan teen hospitalized for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) after prolonged tampon use circulates the internet, many parents and teens are now left wondering if tampon usage is safe. Here are some basic facts about TSS and what all females and parents should know about proper tampon usage. Syndrome, Toxic, Proper, Basic Facts, Need To Know, Change My Life, Facts
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As the recent news story of a Michigan teen hospitalized for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) after prolonged tampon use circulates the internet, many parents and teens are now left wondering if tampon usage is safe. Here are some basic facts about TSS and what all females and parents should know about proper tampon usage.
Currently, adults outnumber children in this population. Parents may agree that there is much difficulty in choosing a cardiology home for adult patients born with congenital heart diseases. Families are left to navigate on their own, and in this search they find conflicting information on how to choose an appropriate cardiac provider. The following are a social worker’s macro or systems-wide perspective on why this program is best for adult patients born with heart defects in the southwest. Perspective, Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Care, Pediatrics, Provider
Texas Children's Hospital
Currently, adults outnumber children in this population. Parents may agree that there is much difficulty in choosing a cardiology home for adult patients born with congenital heart diseases. Families are left to navigate on their own, and in this search they find conflicting information on how to choose an appropriate cardiac provider. The following are a social worker’s macro or systems-wide perspective on why this program is best for adult patients born with heart defects in the southwest.
While it’s something no parent should have to deal with, every year thousands of families learn that their child has a congenital heart defect. With new technologies, heart defects are becoming easier to live with and some diseases can even be addressed through surgery. Read these helpful tips to find the best pediatric heart surgeon. Reading, Potpourri, Pediatric Heart, Surgery
Texas Children's Hospital
While it’s something no parent should have to deal with, every year thousands of families learn that their child has a congenital heart defect. With new technologies, heart defects are becoming easier to live with and some diseases can even be addressed through surgery. Read these helpful tips to find the best pediatric heart surgeon.
If you are breastfeeding your baby, you know you are providing them with many long-term health benefits. However, during this process many women worry about what they put in their bodies in case it gets passed along to their little one. The use of medications is one area we see this concern frequently. Learn more on our blog. Breastfeeding, Baby Feeding, Feeding, Baby Gender, Womens Health, Health Benefits, Concern, Babies
Pavilion for Women | Texas Children’s
If you are breastfeeding your baby, you know you are providing them with many long-term health benefits. However, during this process many women worry about what they put in their bodies in case it gets passed along to their little one. The use of medications is one area we see this concern frequently. Learn more on our blog.
Many children receive MRIs at the hospital, and it can often be a scary experience if they are unprepared or don't know what to expect.  In this video, Child Life Specialist from Texas Children's Hospital explains the process of a receiving a pediatric MRI and tells parents how they can help prepare their child for the experience. Child Development, Coping Skills, Child Life Specialist, Child Life, Childhood Cancer
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Many children receive MRIs at the hospital, and it can often be a scary experience if they are unprepared or don't know what to expect. In this video, Child Life Specialist from Texas Children's Hospital explains the process of a receiving a pediatric MRI and tells parents how they can help prepare their child for the experience.
How do children’s ear, nose and throat issues differ from adults? Dr. Shraddha Mukerji, otolaryngologist at Texas Children's, answers some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding otolaryngology: Hearing Loss, Hearing Disorders, Otolaryngology, Medical, Conditioner, Head And Neck, Childrens
Otolaryngology 101
How do children’s ear, nose and throat issues differ from adults? Dr. Shraddha Mukerji, otolaryngologist at Texas Children's, answers some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding otolaryngology:
Learn about the most common illnesses during each stage of your child's life. Hospital, Second Baby, Elementary, Toddler
Learn about the most common illnesses during each stage of your child's life.
When do you seek a neurologist for your child's headaches? Find the answer on the blog. Yoga, Headache Remedies, Frequent Headaches, Neurologist, Headache Relief, Headache Relief Instant, Health And Beauty, Headache
My Child Has Headaches: What Should I Do?
When do you seek a neurologist for your child's headaches? Find the answer on the blog.
When being referred to a pediatric cardiologist, most parents and children don’t know what to expect. Learn about the most common cardiology tests and what to expect during an appointment. Nurse, Job, Doctor, Cardiologist
What Tests To Expect When Visiting a Pediatric Cardiologist
When being referred to a pediatric cardiologist, most parents and children don’t know what to expect. Learn about the most common cardiology tests and what to expect during an appointment.
Caring for a sick child is not always easy or straightforward, so let’s go through some flu basics to help you and your family get through this upcoming flu season! Sick Kids, Caring
Texas Children's Hospital
Caring for a sick child is not always easy or straightforward, so let’s go through some flu basics to help you and your family get through this upcoming flu season!
Antibiotics have saved countless lives for the past 75 years and continue to do so today. Healthy Choices, Healthy, Choices, Ruston
Texas Children's Hospital
Antibiotics have saved countless lives for the past 75 years and continue to do so today.
Get the scoop on food allergies, how they differ from "food intolerance" and a quick breakdown of the guidelines published by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Foods, Food Allergies, Food Intolerance, Infectious Disease, Intolerance, Allergies, Treatment, Disease
Texas Children's Hospital
Get the scoop on food allergies, how they differ from "food intolerance" and a quick breakdown of the guidelines published by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Have a swimmer in the family? Or just hitting the pool for the summer? Read our tips on dealing with Swimmer's Ear. Swimming Pools, Swimming, Swimmer, Swimmers Ear, Pool, Crazy Day, Summer Is Here, Humid Weather
Swimmer's Ear And How It Can Be Treated
Have a swimmer in the family? Or just hitting the pool for the summer? Read our tips on dealing with Swimmer's Ear.
A major misconception among adults is that weight (the actual number of pounds) equals health. Children respond to the influences to which they are exposed and take these negative and incorrect assumptions as truth. How To Eat Better, Weight, Talking To You, Truth, Talk, Kids Talking, Actual
Texas Children's Hospital
A major misconception among adults is that weight (the actual number of pounds) equals health. Children respond to the influences to which they are exposed and take these negative and incorrect assumptions as truth.
What are concussions? How are are they diagnosed? What should parents know? Dr. Jorge Gomez, sports medicine specialist at Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus, shares the answers. Childcare, Concussions, Nursing School, Medical Advice, Health Awareness, Maintaining Health, Working With Children
Texas Children's Hospital
What are concussions? How are are they diagnosed? What should parents know? Dr. Jorge Gomez, sports medicine specialist at Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus, shares the answers.