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Apr 28, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Swine Flu- What We Know So Far
Swine Flu, or Influenza A Type H1N1, has stormed into our world. As of today, it has killed 149 people in Mexico and infected thousands. There are currently 5 states with 40 confirmed cases, and 8 others (including Wisconsin) with probable cases. Why is it so bad? More »
Mar 19, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Turning a tragedy
Unless you never watch the news, it is nearly impossible that you have not heard about the tragic death of Maddie Kiefer from a drug overdose. Tonight, her death brought about the first town meeting in Whitefish Bay to try and combat drug use in our kids. More »
Mar 4, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
How can I get my child to sleep?
Sleep problems are one of the most common concerns we address in pediatrics. A baby or child who does not sleep makes everyone miserable, including him or herself. Sleep issues begin at an early age, and often are the results of our own good natured intentions. More »
Feb 17, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Cough Medicines- Why Your Kids Should Not Use Them
Your six month old has a cold and cough and is miserable- you are miserable because he is and both of you were up all night. You reach in your medicine cabinet and grab one of the child cough remedies and call one of us for dosing. Our response- throw it in the garbage. More »
Feb 10, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Bronchiolitis- No, it is NOT Bronchitis
Bronchiolitis is here – and no, it is not the same as bronchitis! If you imagine the tubes in your airway as a tree, the trunk of the tree is the bronchus, and the tiny tubes are the bronchioles. Adults and adolescents get bronchitis, or an inflammation of the main trunk of the airway. More »
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