About
Rhonda Patt is a pediatrician at Charlotte Pediatric Clinic and the mother of 3 adorable children. Follow her on Twitter @mommy_doc.
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Beware of tick season
With warm weather and more outdoor time, tick season is in full swing. Dr. Patt offers prevention tips and advice on what to do if you find a tick.
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Thumb sucking issues & solutions
After age 3, thumb sucking can cause dental issues. Dr. Patt discusses options for ending the habit.
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Relieve itching from poison ivy
A day of playing outdoors can have itchy aftereffects if your child comes in contact with poison ivy. Dr. Patt describes the best prevention and treatment for this irritating skin condition.
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Handling nosebleeds in children
Though they can be frightening, nosebleeds are common in children and can be treated easily.
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Changing a negative attitude
Using "loving confrontation" to combat a child's doom & gloom attitude will help him change the habit of seeing negativity everywhere.
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Treatment for teen acne
Acne is a part of teenage life but can be treated with some simple steps.
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Treating chronic eczema in children
Tackling the issue of chronic eczema in children, a concerned parents questions the use and safety of bleach baths.
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Wart causes & remedies
There are many treatment options available for a child's warts. Find out how Dr. Patt recommends approaching this common ailment.
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Cold or allergies?
Deciphering the difference between cold and allergy symptoms can be tricky for a parent. Keep these symptoms in mind when treating your child.
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Ear infections & antibiotics
Are antibiotics always necessary when a child has an ear infection? Dr. Patt discusses.
More...Mar. 13, 2013 | Permalink
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