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Resisting Antibiotics

When Professor Alexander Fleming noted the powerful effect of penicillium notatum mold on a lab dish of staphylococcus bacteria back in 1928, a new era in medical treatment was born. Infected wounds and previously life-threatening or debilitating illnesses, including many childhood diseases, soon became treatable—and survivable—as scientists developed a range of powerful antibiotic drugs. For...

The Scoop on Scarlet Fever

Not even a century ago, a scarlet fever outbreak was news that frightened parents. Normally, a sore throat is something children shake off in a few days or a week. In the case of scarlet fever, which is caused by the streptococcus A bacteria, the illness can cause such complications as ear infections, sinusitis, skin...

5 Tips For Preventing Swimmer’s Ear

Now that you know a lot more about swimmer’s ear and how to treat it, here are some tips that may prevent the condition from developing the next time your holiday plans or family routine include fun on the water. 1. Keep the wax intact. Earwax protects against foreign objects entering the ear canal and...

7 Tips For Treating Swimmer’s Ear

True to post-December holiday patterns, we saw two cases of swimmer’s ear in the clinic yesterday! Here are some tips for how to look after a child who has been diagnosed with this condition: 1. Use the eardrops your doctor prescribes. Don’t attempt to treat the infection on your own. Using the wrong medication can...

Swimmer’s Ear: December’s Downside

If your kids are like mine (and their many cousins), school holidays mean exciting extra time for one of their favorite activities: swimming. Each January, however, our clinic sees several cases of “swimmer’s ear” following December’s fun in the sun. Swimmer’s ear (external otitis) is an uncomfortable condition that affects the ear canal, the part...