{"id":1072,"date":"2016-07-15T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warnerfamilypractice.net\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2018-05-24T10:30:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T17:30:20","slug":"pediatric-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warnerfamilypractice.net\/pediatric-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Pediatric Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"
Finding a family doctor can be challenging. You want your child’s health in the right hands. Whether it\u2019s taking them for an annual check up or being treated for asthma you need to know that the doctor is well trained to work with children.<\/p>\n
At Warner Family Practice pediatrics is an area of medicine we excel in. There is no need for you to have your doctor in Chandler and your kids doctor in Gilbert. Bring the whole family to Warner Family Practice for your primary care and pediatrics needs.<\/p>\n
Every parent has great concern regarding the process of any office providing care for their children. In this article we answer some of the most commonly asked questions related to pediatric services at Warner Family Practice.<\/p>\n
Even though we live in Arizona, we see many cases of influenza (the flu). Babies as young as six months can receive a flu vaccine, and we recommend it for all kids, six months of age and older. Ear infections and strep throat are very common childhood illnesses; both are very treatable.<\/p>\n
If you have kids, you have accidents. Children like to climb, and what goes up must come down. We see fractures from falls, as well as cuts and abrasions. Our providers suture cuts and put casts on fractures. All the treatments you expect from a pediatrician you will find through our team of doctors and medical staff.<\/p>\n
Children at any age can have allergies. As an adult, you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be – they can make your life miserable. Allergies have the same impact on children. No parent or doctor wants to see see a children suffer and we work with parents to prescribe treatments that are best for the child in their current symptoms as well as help plan for the future. Children as young as one-year-old with allergies can be treated with over-the-counter medications and if necessary, prescription medication.<\/p>\n
We also treat a lot of children with asthma. With the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, the quality of life improves immensely. Proper treatment helps physical activity and self-esteem. We also do lung function testing to make sure medications are working properly.<\/p>\n