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While the occasional sneeze from your child doesn’t usually elicit more than the standard “bless you” or “gesundheit” in response, frequent or ongoing sneezing can leave you feeling concerned about their health. You may wonder: Has my child caught a viral respiratory illness? Could my child have undiagnosed seasonal allergies? ...
Well-child visits are a central part of every new parent’s reality: From infancy to their first birthday, your baby’s first year of life is a period of rapid growth that’s marked by a myriad of developmental milestones and evolving needs. Attending recommended health checkups during this change-intensive time helps ensure...
Skin rashes are a common reason for pediatric sick visits. That doesn’t make you feel any less concerned, however, when your newborn, toddler, preschooler, grade schooler, or adolescent develops red, inflamed, bumpy patches of skin — and you have no idea why. Rashes can be perplexing because they have a...
About 6 million children in the United States have asthma, a serious chronic lung disease that causes the airways to swell and fill with mucus, making it difficult to breathe. An asthma attack occurs when something — like allergens, pollution, cold air, or a respiratory infection — irritates the airways...
While you can get an idea of what to expect in the early days and weeks of your baby’s life by taking a newborn care class, talking with your prenatal care provider, and chatting with friends and family who’ve been through it, no amount of preparation can match the experience...
It feels like an unfortunate coincidence: Not long after children return to school in the fall, the cold and flu season gets underway. As any parent knows, this “perfect storm” circumstance — combined with kids’ developing immune systems — often translates to recurrent infection and illness spreading through the household...
Beginning in the middle of the summer — or about 4-6 weeks before the start of a new school year and fall sports season — our expert providers are busy conducting comprehensive sports physicals for active kids of all ages in Claremore, Oklahoma. Summer may be our main “sports physical...
From early infancy through the end of adolescence, childhood is a time of rapid growth and change. To help you keep tabs on your child’s development and stay on top of their evolving health needs through every stage, Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma in Claremore, Oklahoma, offers a full schedule of well-child exams for children...
As the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, allergies affect millions of Americans each year. The problem is especially prevalent among kids. Whether it’s in the form of seasonal respiratory allergies, eczema-inducing contact allergies, or ingested food allergies, over one in four children in the United States has at least...
Infancy and early childhood are a time of rapid growth and development. Well-child exams give our team the opportunity to chart that growth, monitor their health, evaluate their hearing and vision, check their reflexes, and offer protection against vaccine-preventable illnesses. Starting at your baby’s nine-month wellness appointment, we also begin conducting formal developmental screenings to see...
Asthma shouldn’t stop your child from sleeping over at a friend’s house, heading away to camp, or going on a much-anticipated family vacation. In fact, with proper daily management, an up-to-date asthma action plan, and careful preparation, they can enjoy all the benefits of spending time away from home — but without...
Barring a surprise early delivery, you have a solid seven or eight months to get ready for your baby’s arrival. But, no matter how well you lay the groundwork for a smooth transition following this life-changing event, it’s difficult to truly prepare yourself for the wonderful, demanding, and sometimes exhausting...
Most schools and clubs in Oklahoma require a sports physical to ensure each child is ready and capable of participating in sports. Our providers at Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma have extensive experience preparing children for sports. It’s important to keep in mind that in most cases, a sports physical isn’t used to disqualify a...
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to substances that are harmless to most people. Allergies range in severity from bothersome to life-threatening, and if your child sufferers from allergies, treatment can help them live well again. Furthermore, as we’ll explain later, your child may grow out of...
Children can live happy, active lives with asthma. However, poorly controlled asthma can cause fatigue, increase the risk for lung infections, and even delay growth. Furthermore, having poorly controlled asthma can lead to difficulty sleeping, the inability to participate in certain sports, and the need to take time off from...
In 1796, a medical provider named Edward Jenner observed that patients who were infected with cowpox, a milder form of smallpox, were immune to smallpox. He inoculated a 9-year-old boy with matter taken from a lesion of a woman suffering from cowpox. As a result, the boy became immune to...
Earaches are common in small children, but not all earaches warrant a visit to the provider’s office. A number of things can cause earaches, but in general, ear infections are the most concerning. In this blog, our providers at Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma in Claremore, Oklahoma, explain what can cause earaches and when you should...
Delays in child development can be hard to notice. Some mild developmental problems might even go unnoticed until elementary school. However, detecting issues early, such as with language and emotional development, can help a child catch up with other children of the same age. One way to detect issues is...
Viruses are more likely to cause disease during the cold weather, because the nasal passages secrete less mucus when temperatures drop, which makes it easier for viruses to sneak in. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children get vaccinated every year by the end of the...
Having a baby is both exciting and stressful. An infant’s immune system is still developing, and there are many rapid changes that need to be monitored during their first year of life. Our providers at Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma in Claremore, Oklahoma, offer support to parents and their babies. Read...
In a school setting, there are many opportunities for an allergic reaction to occur. From the cafeteria food to the school supplies to the class pets, allergens can lurk in many places. Our experts at Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma in Claremore, Oklahoma, understand how stressful it can be to send...
Children can derive many benefits from participating in sports, including increased bone and muscle strength, improved weight status, and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, sports can improve cognitive performance, reduce dress, and increase self-esteem. So if your child wants to play sports, that’s likely a great thing. But, before your...
The full list of vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children up to the age of 18 provides protection against more than 15 diseases. These vaccines protect your child from becoming ill with conditions that affect their health and wellbeing. Maintaining an active and accurate...
We are starting our flu vaccine clinics*. If you have a visit scheduled, we may be able to provide the flu vaccine at the same visit. Just ask us. Most children will be candidates for Flumist. The Flumist is usually a big hit with the children as it is a...
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Allergy season is in full swing. Our part of the state is particularly challenging for those with seasonal allergies. We are here to help, if your child has symptoms that are interfering with daily activities or sleep. For those with asthma, controlling allergies is critical.