Patient resources
Puncture Wound
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.
Poison Ivy – Oak – Sumac
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant
Pneumonia – Viral
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A viral infection of the lungs.
Pneumonia – Bacterial
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A bacterial infection of the lungs.
Pityriasis Rosea
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a widespread skin rash. Special finding: a large “herald patch” that precedes the rash by 1 to 2 weeks
Pityriasis Alba
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Small pale spots on the face. Called Pityriasis Alba (PA)
Pinworm Seen
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A tiny, harmless worm that lives in the colon (large bowel). It causes itching of the anus.
Picky Eater
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A picky eater refuses certain foods. He won’t try new foods. Vegetables and meats are the most common ones. You are not concerned about how much he eats or his appetite.
Perioral Food Rash
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A rash around the mouth from contact with food. Mostly seen in babies and toddlers
Penis – Contact Dermatitis
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Rash on the male genitals (penis or scrotum).
Pacifiers
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A pacifier is an artificial nipple for a baby to suck on. It can be used when they are not hungry.
Overweight Toddler – Preventing Over-Feeding and Over-Eating
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Currently 10% of 2 to 5 year old children in the U.S. are overweight. The main cause is over-eating. Overeating means eating more calories daily than are needed for normal growth and activity.
Overweight Older Child – Prevention and Treatment
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Your child is gaining weight too fast or: Your child looks chubby or fat or: Your child doesn’t like sports because his weight makes it hard keep up or: Your child is getting teased about his weight.
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A minor allergic reaction to some raw fruits and vegetables. Causes itching and swelling only to the lips and tongue
Nosebleed
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Bleeding from 1 or both nostrils. Not caused by an injury.