With the warmth of the last summer days and fall months upon us, insect and bug bites are in full force! Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. Here are a few tips to keep your child protected: Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair...
Summer is here and that means more time spent outside in the pool. Pool safety is extremely important. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children between ages 1-4 years old. It’s quick, and it’s silent. Here are some tips on keeping...
Bowel movements are a part of life and having harder stools with constipation can cause discomfort for babies, children and their parents. Read on for more information on what constipation exactly is, tips on how to treat it, and when you should contact your doctor...
The current pandemic has presented great uncertainty about health, job/financial security, education, and future goals combined with a lack of predictability about pace of recovery to more usual activities, including sports. In times of uncertainty, which I often see...
Have you noticed that your teenage athlete had a big growth spurt over the last few months? I’ve seen several young athletes recently for annual physicals and found that many of them have grown quite a bit taller since March. This shouldn’t be a major surprise. In the...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures and pediatric specialist Dr. Christopher Lin offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California.
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