Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

As I am writing this article, we have had two weeks of over 100º weather. Withered grass crunches under my feet and just walking outside results in sweating! My thoughts quickly turn to the risks for friends who work outside in construction and lawn care, elderly...
Bites, Stings, and Winged Things

Bites, Stings, and Winged Things

It’s summertime! You are spending more time outdoors, so it is inevitable you will cross paths with bugs whose bites or stings may result in attention by a physician. The arthropod class of insects includes bees, wasps, fire ants, bedbugs, fleas, and lice. Let’s...
On a Sneeze and a Wheeze!

On a Sneeze and a Wheeze!

Last month we discussed allergies and the impact they can have on quality of life and productivity. This month, we focus on a related topic that affects millions of pediatric and young adult patients in the U.S. and like allergic rhinitis, spring and summer often...
Watery Eyes and Itchy Nose – Oh My!

Watery Eyes and Itchy Nose – Oh My!

The days are quietly getting longer and the frost a little lighter in the mornings as small bits of green grass can be seen peeking through the dull brown carpet covering our lawns. Spring will be here soon! While we welcome the burst of color and life that spring...

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