Dr. Ison

Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called “hay fever,” affects 15-25% of American children and is probably the most common chronic disease in childhood.

When I was an intern, I came down with hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, affects millions of children, teens and young adults.
It can lead to embarrassment, shame, and fear of participating in overnight activities such as sleepovers.

Over the past two decades, the number of children in the U.S. with high blood pressure (hypertension) has been on the rise.

This year, the U.S. Surgeon General has issued a call to action for all of us “to better protect, promote and support breastfeeding.”
This is an important effort because breastfeeding has many advantages over formula feeding.

Anemia is defined as a decrease in the normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Most newborn babies will have at least some jaundice in the first few weeks of life.

Flu season is approaching. In the U.S., the flu season usually peaks in January or February, but it can sometimes start as early as October (or earlier) and end as late as May.

Where there are children gathered, there are usually germs. Schools are no exception. A sick child is not only more likely to make others sick — he may not feel like learning. Here are some general guidelines for when to keep a sick child home. * Any child with a temperature of 100 degrees F […]