Ep 81: Stye in Your Eye!

WHOOPING COUGH - there it is!

We've been working hard here in North Carolina, with lots of late spring/early summer colds coming through the clinic. We've also seen some sick kids that made us consider whooping cough (also known as pertussis), though fortunately that didn't turn out to be the case. So what IS whooping cough? What are the symptoms, and how do we treat it - and more importantly prevent it from happening? Today's Buzz is all things whooping cough!

Ep 85: Chicken Pox!

Recently we had a case of chicken pox come through the clinic. Unfortunately, the patient ended up having some complications and was hospitalized from this "usually-not-so-dangerous" illness. Today, Dr. Bee covers all things chicken pox and how you can prevent it in your family.

Ep 84: CHIGGERS!

Chiggers are baby mites that cause an INTENSELY itchy rash! Do they burrow into the skin? Should you paint them with nail polish? How did you get chiggers anyway? All this, and a look at my garden on today's Buzz!

Ep 82: Tongue Tied!

Tongue Tied? Try saying "ankyloglossia"! Today Dr. Bee discusses what to expect if your baby's been described as having tongue tie. What are the signs of a problematic tongue tie in a newborn? What are mom's signs? What can be done about tongue tie? It's all here!

Ep 81: Stye in Your Eye!

These little tender red knots in the eyelid can be scary - but never fear! You can usually take care of this at home with these quick tips! Learn how to manage this yourself, and when you might need help from your pediatrician.