By Roland Larrabee, MD
This resource list contains books for children, young adults and adults with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Click here to read more...
By Roland Larrabee, MD
Most children will move at least once during their childhood. While moving can often be exciting, it can also mean leaving a familiar home, school, and neighborhood, and saying good-bye to best friends and schoolmates. Through a child's eyes, even a short-distance move can be hard to accept. Click here to read more...
By Roland Larrabee, MD
A nosebleed can be scary to get--or see--but try to stay calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are. Almost all nosebleeds can be treated at home. Click here to read more...
By Roland Larrabee, MD
Otitis externa is an infection of the ear canal. Otitis externa is also called swimmer's ear. Bacteria and sometimes fungi may cause the infection. It can result from an injury, as might occur if you use a Q-tip or something sharp to clean your ear canal. It can also be caused by water in your ears (from when you swim) or from frequent showering. Otitis externa most often occurs in the summer from swimming or being exposed to high humidity. Abundant ear wax can sometimes create enough irritation to cause an infection. The chemicals in hair spray or hair dye may also irritate the ear canal and increase the risk of infection. Click here to read more... |