Posts by Dr. Eileen Shi
Non-Stimulant Management of ADHD
Non-stimulant medications have been used since 2003 to help treat symptoms of ADHD in children. Atomoxetine (Straterra) Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a non-stimulant approved by the FDA as a first-line treatment of ADHD. It is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that regulates the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain to help with symptoms of ADHD. It…
Read MoreADHD Diagnosis
Who can diagnose a child with ADHD? There are several types of professionals who are qualified to make a diagnosis of Childhood ADHD. A pediatrician, some primary care physicians, neurologist, child psychiatrist and child psychologists. Not all physicians and pediatricians, or the aforementioned specialists are experienced with diagnosing and treating ADHD, as everyone’s training and…
Read MoreWell Child Visits: What to Expect at Your Pediatrician Visit
As your child grows, they pick up new skills, new behaviors, and ideas along the way. As pediatricians, we follow your child along this journey. Our goal is to provide information, guidance, and expertise in the various aspects of raising a child from baby to adolescent. Especially in today’s world when information is readily available…
Read MoreNewborns and Hiccups
Newborns are full of delight and surprises for their new parents. From little coos to irregular breathing, your newborn baby will have you wrapped around his fingertips in those first few weeks of life. It is normal for new parents to be completely at a loss at times with what is normal vs not normal…
Read MoreMacronutrients for healthy childhood nutrition
Raising healthy fit kids is not easy in today’s world. Between screen time and the plethora of junk food options, supporting healthy choices can be challenging. Here you’ll find helpful guidance on how to help your kids eat healthier, and understand the basics of nutrition. Consider this a crash course on understanding the macronutrients that make up your kids meals (and your own!)
Read MorePediatric-Asthma Action Plan
Asthma in Infants, Toddlers, and School-Age Kids One of the biggest missed diagnoses in pediatric practice is underlying asthma because asthma is a chronic lung condition that may only occur in episodes. Asthma affects the airways of respiration and how your lungs move air in and out. When an individual has asthma, their airways are…
Read MoreHelp Your Child Prepare for their Next Visit to the Pediatrician
Your child’s Well-child Visit is a big day! Some kids love going to the doctors for check-ups, but some dread it terribly, fearing shots, being put on the spot, and feeling like they have to be perfect. The secret is, we love to see you as you are! Even as pediatricians, we are not perfect…
Read MoreCreating a Healthy Gut for Children: Prebiotics and Probiotics
We have come a long way in understanding how our dietary and lifestyle choices affect our health down to the gut. Microbiome refers to the thousands of species of bacteria that live in and on us, many offering protection to our health. Studies have shown that when there is a good balance of beneficial bacteria…
Read MoreBehavioral Therapy for ADHD
Aside from medications and non-stimulants, there are many modalities of therapy and treatment for children with ADHD. Treating each child should always be a joint decision amongst the child, the family, and the clinician. When considering how to treat ADHD, one must consider all the treatment options and what works best for the individual child…
Read MoreNewborns and Pacifiers
Many years ago, when I was still training as a pediatric resident, nearly every newborn in the nursery had his own pacifier in the bassinet. Fast-forward to almost 13 years now, there is so much mixed information about whether pacifiers should be used or not that it is easy to see why many parents feel…
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