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#Dr Phil Kieran

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Dr Phil Kieran: Vaccinating your child against chickenpox 
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Dr Phil: Will eliminating dairy help to improve eczema symptoms?
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Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to test my child for covid? 
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Dr Phil Kieran: How to protect your daughter from vulvovaginitis
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Dr Phil Kieran: What should parents do in a medical emergency?
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to build my child's immune system?
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to build my child's immune system?
A healthy immune system is the holy grail — good sleep, skincare, and good ventilation are all part of our line of defence

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Thoughtful girl resting on bed in hospital
Dr Phil Kieran: How to spot if your child's tummy pain is appendicitis
If your child wants to lie very still due to abdominal pain, take it seriously

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: My six-month-old has a strawberry mark on his face
Strawberry marks usually form on the face, and if they aren’t bothering the child you can just keep an eye on it.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: Six steps I'm taking to keep my kids healthy 
Dr Phil Kieran: Six steps I'm taking to keep my kids healthy 
With the return to school around the corner I’ve been looking at what steps I can take to help my kids stay healthy over the next few months

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

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Dr Phil: My 18-month-old is underweight for her age 
I go to great trouble to ensure she has a good diet. Is there anything I can do to ensure she puts up weight?

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Boy Scratching His Head in Confusion
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to prevent my child from getting ringworm again?
Ringworm is a fungal infection — not a worm, despite its name

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to change my diet to help my breastfed baby's constipation?
Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to change my diet to help my breastfed baby's constipation?
Formula-fed babies tend to all have similar bowel habits going 1-3 times per day. The 'normal range' for breastfed babies however is much more variable.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Cute blue eyed baby sucking on its fingers
Dr Phil Kieran: Does my baby have oral thrush?
"Any woman who has experienced vaginal thrush, or worse, nipple thrush when breastfeeding will know that these conditions can be incredibly uncomfortable and will likely want to save their baby the suffering caused by oral thrush."

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Unhappy teenage girl with eyes closed
Dr Phil: How can I help my teen avoid another strep throat? 
"Streptococcus is the most common bacteria that causes tonsillitis, which is why you often hear people talking about strep throat. In your daughter’s case, the first step I would take is to confirm if strep is responsible."

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

She's feeling under the weather
Dr Phil Kieran: What hay fever medicine should I have on standby?
"Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, can be severe in Ireland as residential areas are often situated near tillage farms, which means most of us are exposed to pollen for the growing season."

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Doctor visiting young mother at home for routine checkup of the newborn
Dr Phil Kieran: How can I ensure my baby does not get another respiratory infection?
"Respiratory illnesses in children occur frequently, with the average rate for preschool kids being eight to 12 viral infections per year. This means they can have a cough or runny nose almost continuously."

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

child on a bicycle on pedestrian way
Dr Phil Kieran: Could my teenage son have brittle bones? 
"Bones are robust and light, but given the right impact, they can and do break. This force depends on the bone in question, the person’s age, and the type of impact."

Tue, 30 May, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: What do I need to pack in our family first aid kit?
My first aid kit would be a bit different to what you’ll typically find on the shelves

Thu, 18 May, 2023

half-year-old baby lies on the bed smiling
Dr Phil Kieran: What kind of pain relief should I give my teething baby?
An initial response to teething discomfort is something cold for the child to chew

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: My 12-year-old's ear piercings are swollen and sore  
Dr Phil Kieran: My 12-year-old's ear piercings are swollen and sore  
"Look after any new piercing and disinfect the area regularly, usually two to three times per day, depending on the site."

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Thoughtful girl resting on bed in hospital
Dr Phil Kieran: Should the consultant have removed my granddaughter's appendix?
Was a strong course of antibiotics the correct treatment plan?

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried about the long-term impact of my teenage son's concussion
When someone loses consciousness after a bang to the head, they have a concussion. But you don’t need to lose consciousness to be concussed

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: Is my teenage daughter's acne due to a hormonal imbalance?
"Acne mostly affects the face and upper body, with some areas affected more heavily than others depending on the individual - increasing activity of the skin’s oil glands is the most common acne trigger"

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Cleanliness is half the health.
Dr Phil Kieran: Does everyone in the family need to be treated for worms?
Treating worms is straightforward: A single dose of medication and the dose repeated after seven days.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

The girl has a stomach ache.
Dr Phil Kieran: It takes my children weeks to recover from a tummy bug
"This could be due to either a persistent cause of gastroenteritis or some behaviours which are delaying the infection from settling down."

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: How can I ensure my child doesn’t get conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is a common complaint that almost every child will develop at some stage

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage son suffers from painful mouth ulcers 
"Rinsing the mouth with salt water is a good first-line treatment"

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: Does my 11-year-old need a flu vaccine? 
We need to give the vaccine yearly because the immune response starts to decrease over time, and the strain of flu changes each year. Most kids don’t mind the nasal flu vaccine, and it’s quick to administer.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Shocked Boy
Dr Phil Kieran: My three-year-old has an angry scab on his chin he won't stop picking
Impetigo looks worse than it is and often once it starts to heal, it resolves quickly and completely — even with a child who can’t leave it alone

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

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Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teenage son do about his cold sore? 
"The cold-sore virus is far more common than you might think - somewhere between 70 and 80% of the population have it."

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Sweet Newborn Baby Girl Asleep in Crib
Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried about bringing my baby to a Christmas Day family gathering 
It’s possible to keep a lone child away from potential infections but when an older sibling comes home from crèche or school that’s not possible, and reassuringly the babies do fine

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Sick caucasian kid blowing nose into tissue.
Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried my family will pick up Covid again
"We need to look at Covid as an illness and the rationale behind vaccination."

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

I don't like this, mommy
Dr Phil Kieran: My daughter has started to wheeze - does she need an inhaler?
Viral infections are responsible for about 15% of all wheezing in children and it has likely re-triggered her asthma

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

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Dr Phil Kieran: Do my boys need to get their polio vaccine again? 
Polio is a virus that mainly affects children under the age of five

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

Mother taking son's temperature
Dr Phil Kieran: When do I need to call a doctor about my child's temperature? 
"Children's temperature varies more than adults' and is often highest at night so don’t worry about a temp of 37.9C unless there are other concerning symptoms. "

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Scratching
Dr Phil Kieran: Will my child grow out of his eczema?
Some 85% of children will outgrow their eczema but it can take until puberty

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Mommy, my stomach hurts really bad!
Dr Phil Kieran: My daughter complains of tummy pain — could she be a coeliac?
On the whole, abdominal pain in children can be a tricky one to solve

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Little Girl Cleaning Her Nose
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do if my child gets croup again? 
If you have heard the characteristic ‘seal barking’ sound that a child with croup makes when coughing, you will never forget it

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Ear Infection Inspection
Dr Phil Kieran: Is there an alternative to antibiotics for my son's ear infection?
Frequent ear infections can cause hearing issues, and exposure to antibiotics every year is not good for the gut

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Newborn baby crying in mother hands
Dr Phil Kieran: My baby has colic even though I'm breastfeeding him 
"Assuming all this is normal, the next step I would suggest is to try removing cow's milk from your diet"

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried my child will pick up infections in playschool  
Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried my child will pick up infections in playschool  
Getting viruses is a part of life, and recent research suggests it is quite important for development

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

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