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Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Simpsonanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Brush regularly: Brush regularly with a whitening toothpaste. Rinse your mouth with water after drinking coffee if you can't brush then.
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Clear the nose: Use saline nasal spray or drops to irrigate the nose and bulb suction to clear the nasal passages. Offer sips of pedialyte electrolyte solution. If sy... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Don't worry: Be patient, you're likely to see more physical changes over the next 6-12 months.
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Suction nose: Wheezing is a form of noisy breathing that medical experts usually associate with lower respiratory disease. Sometimes the term is casually used by pa... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Likely reflux: Breast fed babies commonly have soft or even loose stools at this age. Frequent spitting up after feedings in an otherwise healthy infant is commonly ... Read More
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Dz. of brain & liver: A medical syndrome characterized by acute vomiting and the progression of worsening neurologic symptoms which develops within 5 to 7 days after the be... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
No: There's no evidence at this time that would indicate that this small risk of exposure is likely to cause serious problems for the baby.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Uncertain: It is difficult to answer this question without seeing the rash. If it has vesicles (blisters) or is spreading and becoming more angry in appearance t... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 36 years experience
Brush & see Dentist: This definitely sounds like a dental issue. Regular brushing of the teeth, gums and tongue may help with breath odor but seeing a qualified dentist so... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Nov 29, 2012
Dr. Simpson trained with me at Children's of Alabama. He's an excellent pediatrician. I recommend him highly.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Simpson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Simpson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Alabama School of Medicine, AL
Graduated 1987MD
Affiliations
Child health corporation of america
Brookwood medical center
St vincents hospital
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