2022
August
09,
2022
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10:43 AM
America/Chicago
By Heather DugeWhen it comes to life-threatening food allergies at school, teachers make all the difference. “It is about prevention,” said Ankita Singh, D.O., pediatrician at Cook Children’s Pediatrics Walsh Ranch. “Teachers need to be involved from...
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April
14,
2022
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09:30 AM
America/Chicago
By Carmen OchoaSpring is officially here! Along with the start of spring, allergies are starting back up again as well. However, at Cook Children’s there has been an increase in flu cases at CCHCS this past month and the cold season isn’t over just y...
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2021
April
19,
2021
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14:01 PM
America/Chicago
By Michelle Bailey, M.D.The springtime allergies are awful, y’all. Just terrible. And North Texas gets year ‘round allergies, so that’s special. Allergy symptoms include runny nose, red itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, eczema flares and...
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2020
May
11,
2020
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16:08 PM
America/Chicago
It’s allergy season in Texas! (Isn’t it always allergy season in Texas?)
But, unfortunately, we also are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has listed...
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April
13,
2020
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11:26 AM
America/Chicago
Being a pediatrician during the novel coronavirus pandemic has been interesting, to say the least. I miss my old care-free life, just like you. I miss seeing friends and giving hugs. I miss my patients.
One thing that thankfully keeps me connected...
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January
08,
2020
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15:56 PM
America/Chicago
Right now, your child’s sneezing and watery eyes are most likely from mountain cedar or ragweed in Texas. But wait a little bit, and your child’s allergies will be for another reason.
Ankita Singh, D.O., a pediatrician at Cook Children’s Walsh Ran...
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2019
October
04,
2019
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11:48 AM
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By Megan Cole, Cook Children's Emergency Department Nurse
Food allergies are a frequently discussed topic among parents and medical professionals. If you are not a parent of a child with food allergies, chances are high that someone you love, or s...
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April
01,
2019
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11:46 AM
America/Chicago
THE GREEN DUST COATING HAS BEGUN
The time has come. You and your kids spent time at the park on a beautiful spring afternoon. A few hours later, at home, the symptoms start (cue M. Night Shyamalan strange horror music). Or heck, for those really a...
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March
18,
2019
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11:54 AM
America/Chicago
One of the first conversations I usually have with new parents is about food allergies. They’ve read so much about it, they are never sure what they should or shouldn’t give their baby.
When I first started practicing medicine, this line rolled ri...
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January
08,
2019
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13:15 PM
America/Chicago
Raise your hand if your kid has a runny nose right now. Ok, EVERYONE can put your hands down now.
But, does your child have a cold or allergies?
After all, the mountain cedar pollen count is the highest it's been all season in North Texas and i...
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2018
April
05,
2018
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09:28 AM
America/Chicago
An interesting study came out in the JAMA Pediatrics journal this week. It’s caused a lot of worrisome headlines.
I read the paper during my lunch hour this week. It seems to be a decent study (sometimes studies aren’t that good. Remember that the...
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April
03,
2018
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09:46 AM
America/Chicago
Ok let's figure it out - Is it allergies or is it a cold?
Both allergies and colds share a lot of similar symptoms:
Sore throat
Runny nose
Sneezing
Coughing
Feeling tired
Feeling achy
Honestly, it can be hard even for us to tell...
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February
22,
2018
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15:21 PM
America/Chicago
Commonly recommended ways to prevent constipation are to drink water, exercise, and eat fruits, vegetables and fiber-rich foods. Yet even when we use these techniques, our children still sometimes get constipated. Whether its contributing to stomach ...
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2017
February
13,
2017
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14:41 PM
America/Chicago
Trying to decide if a cough is dangerous or not? Requires a doctor’s visit or not? Requires treatment or not?
It can be really hard to determine the cause of a cough just because of the sound. But here are some different types of coughs and the cl...
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2016
December
20,
2016
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11:11 AM
America/Chicago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are great! But it’s also the busiest time of the year, and it’s hard to think about everything. We asked our experts for a few ideas to make sure your children are safe during your holiday travel...
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May
04,
2016
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14:25 PM
America/Chicago
Blue Bell has issued a voluntary recall of mispackaged Rocky Road ice cream pints that actually contain Cookies ‘n Cream ice cream.
You can read more on the FDA report from earlier today: It should be fairly easy to distinguish as the containers h...
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2015
October
28,
2015
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15:28 PM
America/Chicago
Razor blades in apples?
Poisoned candy?
We’ve heard these scary tales since we were little kids. Parents make sure you check your kids’ candy before they begin munching on their treats, but know that many of the stories you’ve heard are meant t...
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June
05,
2015
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Your child has a runny nose. Again.
What are the most common causes of a runny nose? How do you treat one? When should you call a pediatrician?
Doc Smitty is back with the latest My Kid Minute. Watch the video to find out all the answers.
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May
18,
2015
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15:33 PM
America/Chicago
When your dad’s The Doc Smitty, you don’t get to keep the turtle that wanders into your pool (see photo to the right).
Here's why:
There has been an outbreak of severe flu among dogs in the Midwest. Cases of the H3N2 strain have now been seen i...
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March
16,
2015
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
You won’t need me to tell you it’s allergy season. The runny nose, itchy throat and watery eyes give it away. Our clinic in Arlington will be full of children dealing with allergies of their own.Unfortunately, for many children, allergies are simply ...
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2014
May
12,
2014
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12:47 PM
America/Chicago
As moms, we all make mistakes. Not a day goes by that I don’t wish I could take back the one I’m about to tell you. When my son was 15 months old, I gave him a bite of my pistachios. He got red marks on his face and body, and then he started to swell...
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