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INFANTS LOCAL PEDIATRICIAN DR. ASHRAF AFFAN ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
My 1-year-old has a cold. Te doctor said it’s best to let it run its course. Do you have any suggestions on how to increase comfort while a child is stuffed up?
When a child has a viral infection it is important to make sure
the child is well hydrated, which can be accomplished by ensuring the child urinates at least three times a day. Another way to comfort a child with a viral infection is to monitor for a fever and give the child a fever reducer as needed to control the fever. Parents/guardians can also place four drops of normal saline into the infant’s nostril, wait one minute for congestion to loosen, and then suction the nostril with a bulb suction. After repeating these steps with both nostrils, the child will be able to breathe more comfortably. If any symptoms like cough or congestion occur, medications can be given to relieve these symptoms. It is advised to consult a health care provider before giving any medications because accidental overdose is very harmful to infants.
My 6-month-old looks like she’s cross eyed a lot. Is this normal?
Crossed-eye, or strabismus, is common in newborns and can be
found in infants up to three months of age. If an infant’s eyes are still crossing after three months, medical attention needs to be sought concerning the issue. Infants have routine medical visits at 1 month, 2 months and 4 months of age. Tese routine visits are extremely important for incidences like this because a trained medical professional can notice these symptoms and are prepared if there is a need for further examinations.
Dr. A. Affan is a Board Certified Pediatrician with over 18 years experience
in different international as well as national settings. Dr. Affan had his pediatric training at the State University of New York in Long Island and served as a chief resident after finishing his residency.
Dr. Affan worked as a consultant for many international health
organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Africa.
Dr. Affan is the director of Angel Kids Pediatrics and has been providing services to kids and families in Jacksonville since 2003.
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