The tonsils are part of the body’s immune system, made up of two lumps of tissue at the back of the throat. These two lumps sit on either side of the throat and trap bacteria and viruses that are breathed in. This function helps young children build up immunity and fight off infections. Unfortunately, sometimes…

Kids have a lot of energy. That’s no big secret to parents. And glucose, or sugar, is the body’s primary source of energy. Kids need glucose for their bodies and brains to function correctly. But too much, or not enough, can lead to health problems. So, it’s essential to know the causes of high and…

Our office is continuing to closely monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic.  Recently Colorado has moved from a containment phase, where health department would research the contacts of all positive tests, to a mitigation approach to the virus, where it is assumed the novel coronavirus is widely circulating in the community.  Unfortunately, there is evidence…

Growing up can be a very challenging process, as the body goes through many physical and chemical changes. Throughout this process, your child is likely to display changes in behavior from time-to-time. Mood swings and temper tantrums are regular parts of growing up, and even though they are not fun, they usually pass. A behavioral…

COVID-19 is a novel Coronavirus (a family of respiratory viruses) that began to spread in mainland China in December 2019. The virus causes flu like symptoms (fever, runny nose, cough, sneezing, body aches, and fatigue). In some cases, just like the influenza virus, it can cause severe breathing issues. As of the writing of this…