Asthma in Children
Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed [...]
Childhood Ear Infections
What is an ear infection? An ear infection happens when the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. When this [...]
What You Should Know About Tube Feedings
Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children's Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, [...]
Childhood Fevers
What is a fever? Fever is determined by a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38.0 C and is one of the most common reasons for child emergency rooms [...]