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Q: My child has thick yellow mucus from one nostril upon waking up, but no fever or cough. Can we just observe at home?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 302 min read
Q: My 35-month-old has pneumonia and a persistent fever of 38.7°C for three days despite medication. Should we go to a university hospital today?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 293 min read
Q: Can an early flu test be a false negative? My child still has a high fever days later, should we retest?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 292 min read
Q: I gave my child Baekcho syrup for an upset stomach. Can I also give them cold medicine?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 292 min read
Q: My child is vomiting but doesn't have diarrhea. They suspect norovirus. Does it always cause diarrhea?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 292 min read
Q: My 42-month-old has a high fever of 40.1°C after a flu shot and antipyretics aren't working. Should we go to the ER?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 292 min read
Q: Do my two children need to be isolated from each other if they both tested positive for Influenza A a few days apart?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 282 min read
How to Choose a Kids' Multivitamin: A Nutrient-Coverage Checklist
Most kids' gummies contain no iron, and selenium is often missing too. A practical checklist for reading the label — with five popular products compared.
Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 286 min read
Q: My child was treated for Mycoplasma pneumonia a month ago and has a mild fever of 37.9°C. Do we need a flu test?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 282 min read
Q: My child has a 40°C fever and a strawberry tongue. Should we go to the ER tonight?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 283 min read
Q: My child's fever rose to 39.5°C after taking a fever reducer and their hands are cold. Do we need the ER?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 282 min read
Q: My 7-year-old developed a fever a few days after catching a cold. Should we visit the doctor tomorrow?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 283 min read
Q: My 6-year-old has a sleeping heart rate of 110-115 bpm with sinusitis. Should I be worried?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 272 min read
After a Febrile Seizure: 5 Fears Every Parent Feels — and What Actually Helps
The five fears parents feel after a child's febrile seizure — and what the evidence actually says about each one.
Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 276 min read
Q: I gave my 17.4kg child a slightly lower dose of Dexibuprofen and the fever isn't dropping. Can I cross-mix with Acetaminophen and restart Dexibuprofen later?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 272 min read
Q: My child got IV flu treatment for Influenza A but still has a fever and chills. Do we need an X-ray and blood tests?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 272 min read
The Nutrition Behind Febrile Seizures: What the Research Actually Says
What the research actually says about micronutrients and febrile seizures in young children — and where nutrition sensibly fits.
Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 276 min read
Q: My child has had an unexplained fever for a week despite taking antibiotics. Should we go back to the doctor?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 272 min read
Q: My 6-year-old has RSV and adenovirus with severe nasal congestion. Will a saline nebulizer and Nasonex spray help him breathe at night?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 272 min read
Q: My 9-year-old child has a 41°C fever. Can I alternate fever reducers, and how do I calculate the daily limit?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 262 min read
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