Mosquito bites are an annoying part of summer.  The best way to deal with mosquitoes is to prevent them from biting in the first place.  But there are some things you can do to alleviate the itch that follows if you do get bit.  Why Are Mosquito Bites Itchy The female mosquito is responsible for itchy mosquito bites.  She will inject saliva into the skin that…

A frequent question I am asked about in clinic is what is normal for infant spit up.  To answer this question, physicians need to determine if the baby has normal gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). What is the difference between GER and GERD? The esophagus is the tube that carries food from our mouth to our stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux…

Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. Studies suggest that early introduction of common allergenic solids such as eggs and peanuts, especially in high risk infants, may have a role in preventing food allergy. For infants at high risk for food allergy, it is recommended that common allergenic foods should be introduced around 6 months of age, but not before 4 months.