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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
Q: Hives, an itchy neck, and tongue blisters immediately after a flu shot—what could this be?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 262 min read
Q: My child was diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome but now gets a fever every week. Should we see a specialist?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 263 min read
Q: My 8-year-old (25kg) has a persistent 40°C fever that doesn't drop much with Acetaminophen and Dexibuprofen. Can I give more medicine?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 263 min read
Q: My 4-month-old baby has a cold and a fever of 38.2°C. When and how much fever reducer should I give?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 262 min read
Q: My child vomited after taking antibiotics and doing a nebulizer treatment. Should I give another dose?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 252 min read
Q: How long does a rotavirus infection last, and can I give my child painkillers for severe stomach pain?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 252 min read
Q: My 27kg child has a fever over 39°C after taking Ibuprofen for the flu. Can I give Acetaminophen now?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 252 min read
Q: My child gets bronchitis and sinusitis 4 to 5 times a year. Is this normal?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 252 min read
Q: My child has cold symptoms without a fever, but there's a flu outbreak at kindergarten. Should we get a flu test?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 252 min read
Q: My child has pneumonia and is breathing 35 times a minute. Should we go to the ER?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 242 min read
Q: My 8-year-old son is constantly sniffing his nose. Could this be a tic disorder or just his rhinitis?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 243 min read
Q: My 6-year-old has a high fever, dizziness, sudden chest pain, and right-hand weakness. Is this the flu or an emergency?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 242 min read
Q: Can I apply a cooling gel patch on my child's bruise?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 242 min read
Q: Can an ear infection cause frequent vomiting in a toddler?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 242 min read
Q: My 5-year-old was diagnosed with enteritis, had a fever, and now refuses to eat and is constantly lying down. Should we hospitalize?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 233 min read
Q: Can I give my child fever reducers and cold medicine at the same time, or should there be a gap?
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Myeongchan Kim, MD
Jul 232 min read
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