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44 years
Experience
Dr. Benjamin Piantedosi, M.D.
- Woodbury Heights, NJ
- Univ De Pais Vasco- Fac De Med- Bilbao- Spain
- Accepting new patients
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Temperature?
Yes. 98.6 is just an average. Fever is 100.5 or above.
Dr. Ben P.
Dr. Ben P.
How do you break a fever at home?
Give child a lukewarm bath and also give dose of Motrin. That usually brings temp down in a half hour or so.
Can a child be put on a ventilator because of COVID-19?
Unfortunately yes. But, it is a rare occurrence.
Where is appendix pain in child?
Pain in right lower abdomen near groin, but it can start in center.
What can you give a 2 year old for a cough?
You may give Zarbees for children or just plain honey. Also drink water & keep child’s head elevated at night.
What happens if my child gets the same vaccine twice?
No harm is done. He will get extra immunity.
How do I get my child's temperature down?
Give the child Motrin or Tylenol. Also a lukewarm or tepid bath will also decrease the temperature.
What can you give a 5 year old for a runny nose?
The only recommendation under 6 years old is Benadryl.
How can I protect my kid's eyes?
Wear goggles when playing sports. Wear sunglasses when exposed to the sun. Routine yearly exams.
How long does teething pain last for?
With varying degrees, it lasts until all the baby teeth are in. About 2 years of age.
Should my child have the flu vaccine?
Yes. Anyone 6 months and older should.
Can I give my daughter ibuprofen?
Yes. Just check weight for correct dose.
Can a child get a flu shot at a pharmacy?
Yes. There is no difference.
How long do you keep a child home with strep throat?
24 hours once Antibiotics are started.
What is the treatment for a staph infection?
The treatment is Antibiotics, usually oral for 10 days & sometimes antibiotic cream as well depending on severity.
Is it possible for children to have sleep apnea?
The short answer is yes. Should see a Sleep specialist for sleep study.
At what age can children receive the flu vaccine?
Six months.
Thank you,
Ben Piantedosi,MD
Thank you,
Ben Piantedosi,MD
What causes bloody noses?
Dryness definitely causes nose bleeds. Inflamed nasal passages are also a cause (seen a lot with allergies). A cool mist humidifier and saline nose drops at night help prevent READ MORE
Dryness definitely causes nose bleeds. Inflamed nasal passages are also a cause (seen a lot with allergies). A cool mist humidifier and saline nose drops at night help prevent them.
What is advanced bone age?
It means that his bone age is older than his chronological age. This means that he will stop growing earlier than expected. How much difference depends on the actual age that is READ MORE
It means that his bone age is older than his chronological age. This means that he will stop growing earlier than expected. How much difference depends on the actual age that is found. So advanced bone age can be seen with short stature.
How long should my son stay home with the chicken pox?
When all the lesions are dried, usually a week or so.
