Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.

Child put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.

Injuries to the inside or outside of the nose.

Bleeding from 1 or both nostrils. Not caused by an injury.

A minor allergic reaction to some raw fruits and vegetables. Causes itching and swelling only to the lips and tongue

Your child is gaining weight too fast or: Your child looks chubby or fat or: Your child doesn’t like sports because his weight makes it hard keep up or: Your child is getting teased about his weight.

Currently 10% of 2 to 5 year old children in the U.S. are overweight. The main cause is over-eating. Overeating means eating more calories daily than are needed for normal growth and activity.

A pacifier is an artificial nipple for a baby to suck on. It can be used when they are not hungry.

Rash on the male genitals (penis or scrotum).

A rash around the mouth from contact with food. Mostly seen in babies and toddlers