We’re used to coughing when we have a cold, but what about those coughs that seem to linger even after all other symptoms have disappeared? It turns out that what may seem like a nuisance can actually be the body’s innate intelligence at work. At the first sign of foreign invaders, coughing acts as a ...

Dr. Greene, my sense of smell totally disappeared about seven months ago. I was very sick with a respiratory virus. My doctor put me on an antibiotic. A few days later, I noticed I couldn’t smell anything. I thought my sense of smell would return when the congestion left, but it didn’t. I didn’t smell burning food when I was cooking. It’s been 6 months now and still nothing. I’ve had an MRI and seen and ENT, and I still have no idea what caused this and what to do about it. Thanks, Ali ...

Perhaps you have a picky eater at home. Maybe she takes after mom or dad, or maybe this is a quality uniquely her own. Whatever the case, it’s important to recognize that we can change our perception around this. Being particular about foods is indeed a feature and not a flaw. Neophobia Timing Around the ...

Listen to the Podcast or Read the Transcript [00:00:03] Hi I’m Dr. Alan Greene pediatrician and I’d like to talk with you tonight about The Brain Stage. [00:00:10] I remember vividly when I was a pediatric resident in training go to a Grand Rounds about a surprising topic. [00:00:18] The function of the brain and ...

As a pediatrician, I take care of sick children throughout the year. But the winter season brings airborne winter viruses that make children prone to getting sick all season long. This is especially taxing on parents as they watch their children feel miserable, miss school, and in turn, miss work themselves. It isn’t surprising that ...

Ear infections appear so common that at times they seem almost like a childhood rite of passage. Often associated with redness, swelling, and pain within the ear, they are the number one reason antibiotics are prescribed for children. However, we’re finding more and more that the prolific prescription of antibiotics is not the panacea it ...

We just figured out the boys both have Hand/Foot/Mouth disease which is no big deal.  The issue is that Chantal’s mom just came home from the hospital after having total knee replacement surgery on Monday.  Should we ALL stay away from seeing her?  If yes, for how long? Or it doesn’t matter because it is not like she was sick? Shane Valentine ...

My seven-year-old son had the flu this week. He’s better now. His fever is gone and his appetite is back. But last night he said his legs feel funny. He could walk fine but he pointed to the back of his calves and said that they tingle and felt wobbly. This morning he refuses to walk. What’s going on? Should I be scared? ...

Introduction to RSV: Very few things are more frightening than watching a small baby struggle to breathe. What is just a common cold to an adult can be a major threat for some small babies. What is it? RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the most important respiratory infection of early childhood. The virus lives ...