Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, and Diarrhea Samuel Sandowski MD Rosemary M. Jackson MD INTRODUCTION “Mommy, my tummy hurts!” is a complaint heard frequently from children. Abdominal pain plagues almost all children…

Approach to the Child With a Cough Diana Lowenthal MD, FAACP INTRODUCTION Cough is a frequent pediatric complaint. Most episodes of coughing in children are benign and self-limited, yet families…

Suppurative Complications of Pharyngitis and Neck Masses Darsit K. Shah MD PART 1 Suppurative Complications of Pharyngitis Darsit K. Shah MD INTRODUCTION Suppurative complications, although uncommon, are the most frequently…

Mouth and Throat Infections Daniel Z. Aronzon MD INTRODUCTION Sore throats represent a leading cause of visits to the primary care office for children and adolescents. After otitis media, upper…

Ear and Sinus Problems Michelle Patrick RN, BSN, MSN, CPNP Kenneth Steven Gottesman MD Darsit K. Shah MD PART 1 Ear and Sinus Problems for the Clinician Michelle Patrick RN,…

Eye Problems Michele McLeod MD INTRODUCTION Children with acute ocular problems frequently present with irritated eyes and nonspecific symptoms. The eye’s anatomic considerations and the limited resources available to respond…

Fever: Approach to the Febrile Child Richard Bachur MD INTRODUCTION Fever is one of the most frequently encountered pediatric problems, accounting for 25% of visits to pediatric emergency rooms (Krauss,…

Viral Infections Eleanor M. Kehoe RN, MS, PNP Thomas J. Powers MD INTRODUCTION Viral etiologies account for the vast majority of pediatric illnesses and are responsible for most pediatric office…

Suicide Cynthia R. Pfeffer MD INTRODUCTION Suicide is among the leading causes of death in individuals 5 to 24 years old. The most important methods of preventing the tragic loss…

Depression: The Sad Child Enitza D. George MD INTRODUCTION A sad or dysphoric mood that generally is transient and occurs in response to negative events is common among children and…