Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett

Pediatrics 40 years experience

With Child training: You want to select a mental health therapist- mft, psyd or phd with clinical experience working with children and families. Some therapists specializ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

When a child is choking and coughing hard, what should you do as a bystander?

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Depends: Infant and child CPR will give you the best guidelines on what to do in the instance that a child is choking and/ coughing hard. If you have a child,... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can children use lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Under doc's care: Dosage and usage of Lamisil (terbinafine) for children under 12 is to be determined by your physician.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

My child has a fever of 102, should i call the pediatrician?

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Need more info: It depends upon several things. What is your child's age? Does your child have additional symptoms like cough, runny nose, sore throat , diarrhea or ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Called poison control about pouring ammonia in sink then running water then 5 minutes later bleach n ran water. they said safe due to water. true?

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Poison Control: Poison Control is a reliable source of information. The scenario described is safe as water was run in between chemicals and time elapsed.

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A 33-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: otitis media?

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Otitis Media: Otitis media is also known as a middle ear infection. It commonly occurs in childhood.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

What are the benefits or downsides to getting first set of vaccines at 6 weeks of age versus 8 weeks? we have a choice at our doctor's office.

Pediatrics 40 years experience

No difference: No difference in starting vaccine series at 6 weeks vs 8 weeks of age. For more information about vaccines check out the Children's Hospital of Phila... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

7 month baby vomiting every 30 minutes clear bile and foamy?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Urgent: If your baby is vomiting every 30 min- needs urgent medical followup.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I took a contraception take action i got my period 4 days after, ive been spotting for 4 days after my period could this mean im pregnant. ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Take Action: Take Action emergency contraceptive is the generic form of Plan B emergency contraceptive (EC). Emergency contraceptives can alter menstrual cycle fo... Read More

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A member asked:

6 yo w/sensitive gag reflex. got a mouthful of water today at pool & vomited right away. this was 3 hrs ago. seems fine now. coughed 2x since. worry?

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If symptoms persist: If child is not having ongoing symptoms such as cough, choking, difficulty breathing, child is okay. Key to observe child over the next 24 hours. If ... Read More

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A female asked:

I have a 2 year old who has extreme bad behavior problems and i think he has adhd it's sooooo hardly to get him to seattle down for bed is it ok to gi?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Too early: Two years of age is too early to diagnose a child with ADHD. Also drugging a child to sleep is not wise. Try other alternatives such a Triple P posi... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Can i take a supplement with gamma-aminobutyric acid in it while breastfeeding? i mostly feed formula but breastfeed once a day.

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Gamma-aminobutyric: Gamma aminobutyric acid or GABA is used anectdotally to address anxiety. There is no data about the safety of GABA while breastfeeding. Due to the l... Read More

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A member asked:

How do i get more sleep?

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Sleep hygiene: You can increase your sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene. Limit caffeine and don't drink coffee in the early evening. Keep television out of bedro... Read More

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A female asked:

5 year old daugther, drank one myprodol capsule, please advise if she will be ok or not ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Myprodol: Myprodol contains codeine, ibuprofen and acetominophen (paracetamol). Swallowing one capsule is okay for a 5 year old. More important is to keep med... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

9yr old son woke up this am with allodynia on his upper arms with no known cause, what could it be and do i need to be aware of any other symptoms?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Allodynia: Allodynia is the painful response to an innocuous stimuli such as light touch. It rarely occurs in children. Followup with your child's pediatricia... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dear dr. my daughter is 13 months old and as parents would like to ask: 1. how can we develop her language skills and what toys are the best to but for her age? 3. what is the age is right for potty training? 4. when can she start using utensils/cup

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Multiple answers: You can best develope your daughter's language skills by reading books to her, singing and talking (including naming items). Best toys are simple ones... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Daughter has a cough +mild fever. her one eye is abit red and droopy. she also has a redish line under her eye above her cheek bone. can this be sinus?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Droopy Eye with line: If one eye is red and droopy with a reddish line above her cheekbone it is possible that there is infection in the soft tissue around the eye. Fo... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

My two year old nephew has been complaining about tooth pain the past 2 days. we recently switched to a fluoride-free toothpaste, could this be causing it?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Tooth pain: Fluoride-free and fluoride toothpaste do not cause tooth pain in toddlers. More likely new teeth are coming in and causing the discomfort.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Bump above right ear, tender to the touch. thought it was a pimple under the skin, been there for 3 days and is getting more painful. it's red and hard and i tried to pop it to relieve pressure and it just becomes more painful. ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Needs evaluation: You need to have this lesion examined by your doctor especially if area is becoming more painful.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is it true if i have a cold i can't breastfeed my 1month old?

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Not true: Having a cold is not a contraindication to breastfeeding. In fact the antibodies you are making in response to the cold are transmitted via breast mi... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

6 weeks baby, recovered from erb's palcy, but has passiveness with movement, has some weaknesses, is it permanent, is electrostimulation recommended ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Erb's Palsy: Main treatment includes occupational and physical therapy in conjunction with home exercise program. Electrostimulation is used widely - usually in ol... Read More

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A female asked:

I have a sore throat and use oregano oil for relief. can i take it while lactating- breastfeeding a 2 month old?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

According to lactmed: No data exist on the excretion of any components of oregano into breastmilk or on the safety and efficacy of oregano in nursing mothers or infants.

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A male asked:

Sir i am suffering from scabies. and i applied permethrin yesterday. i am also taking oral diphenhydramine and took oral ivermectin too. i cannot resi?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Scabies: Both permethrin and ivermectin effectively treat scabies. Itching may continue for 1-2 weeks even if mites have been killed by the treatment. Take or... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I took a drug test and thc showed up (expected)benzo also showed up as + but i have never taken any before. maybe my birth control i just started?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Birth control pills: Birth control pills do not cause false positives on drug test. NSAIDS- ibuprofen- motrin/advil, naproxen-alleve can cause false positives test for be... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

When can i start giving my 9 month old chicken?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Now: You can start with pureed chicken now. No need to purchase baby food. Put chicken in blender then add water as needed to make a paste. The serving s... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

My daughter had diarrhea. it has only happened once, but she didn't have a any bm 30 hrs. before. she had a slight fever, but looks ok now. pls advise?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Diarrhea + fever: Most likely your daughter had a mild diarrheal illness. If she isn't continuing to have diarrheal stools, fever has gone and no other new symptoms no ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I missed 3 pills in the 1st week of my bc pack 2 consecutive took 1 missed 1 i'm not having any breakthrough bleeding could i be pregnant?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Pregnancy possible: You need to use a backup form of contraceptive protection when you miss more than 2 pills in a cycle. Pregnancy is possible if you had sex during thi... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I jammed my pinky and the look swollen?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Have it checked out: You might have broken a bone when you jammed your finger. Have your hand checked out by a doctor. You might need an x-ray.

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A female asked:

My dermatologist wants me to use the elimite cream on myself and my son again even though we just treated on wednesday night. is this safe?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Safe to repeat: Safe to repeat elimite treatment. Make sure you completely cover the skin below head and neck. However itching may continue for 1-2 more weeks after ... Read More

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A female asked:

My 4 year old weighs 45 lbs and is on the 250 concentration of amoxicillin 5ml 2 x a day is this enough ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Standard dose: This is the standard dose for amoxicillin. A higher dose is used in some infections. Check in with your child's pediatrician if you have questions ab... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Swollen lymph nodes (2, one on left side of neck, one on right) since june 2015. been to gp twice, tells me i'm ok both times. trust my gp?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Yes trust your GP: Your GP was able to examine you. Trust your GP. Need to be reexamined if nodes are increasing in size, are painful or draining liquid.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to use store brand distilled water for a neti pot? is there any risk when using distilled water for a neti pot?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Distilled water: Store brand distilled water is safe for using in a Neti Pot. It is safer than boiling water at home and putting into a jug.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I am hpv positive, bf might be. bf and i have oral sex. worried about throat cancer while giving him oral. need to abstain while infection clears?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Use a barrier: Try using a barrier such as a dental dam or condom while giving oral sex.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

My son is 5 months old and he has bright yellow poop and he over fills his diaper and in his diaper it looks like a big yellow puddle?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Bright yellow poop: Bright yellow poop is not unusual especially if baby is being breastfed. The yellow puddle in the diaper likely stool mixed with urine. Blowout diap... Read More

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A male asked:

My son age is 13 year. & his height very short, what should i do for height?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Check growth first: The best first steps is to discuss this with your son's doctor. Your md most likely has plotted your son's weight and height over a period of several ... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Will cough medicine dry up my milk supply?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

It depends: Cough medicines containing phenylephrine, bronphenerimines, chlorphenerimine, Pseudoephedrine can all negatively impact lactation. Here is a useful ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Havent been on birthcontrol for a week, yesterday i started & doubled up & today too. last night i had unprotected sex, should i worry? what do i do?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Plan B: If you have been off the bc pills for a week and doubled up the last two days, you are not protected from pregnancy during this cycle. Important to us... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Is it normal for a 10 week old infant who is exclusively breastfed to not have had a bowel movement in two days?

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Normal: Your infant is likely experiencing a growth spurt. This is common for infants during this age period. They are so effectively using your breast milk ... Read More

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A 18-year-old member asked:

I am not sexually active, but i haven't had my period for five months. i feel normal though. i've had my period for three yrs now. what could be wrong?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Depends: It depends upon your age and other factors. For example are you on a diet or with recent weight loss? Are you stressed due to work or family issues... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How can my partner get involved with preparing for the baby? ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

A great time: To learn more about infant safety, care and development. Encourage your partner to participate with you in childbirth classes, breastfeeding and infa... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

6 mth oldgrandson has rsv,daughter is a single mom & i want to help her but i no immune system due to meds, mg &adrenal insufficient. can i risk it?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

RSV infection: RSV infection in adults manifests as an upper respiratory infection. RSV is spread via respiratory droplets. If you have a compromised immune system... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I think i have sinus infection. my ear sounds like it's clogged, i have congestion. my ear is hurting really bad and now it started to leak something ?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Follow up with doc: Followup with doctor if you are having severe ear pain.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Bit of a sore throat when swallowing,itchy ears,itchy eyes..strep throat or allergies? no fever,just feeling a little sick. do i need antibiotics?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Allergies: Itchy ears and eyes more suggestive of allergy than strep throat. Sore throat may be due to postnasal drip. Consider taking an antihistamine such as ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Paternity between a guy i slept with one time a day before my period, and he used a condom or a guy i've been with for 6 months who had a vesectomy?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Condom vs vasectomy: Condoms are about 82% effective in preventing pregnancy with perfect use. Vasectomy is nearly 100% effective in preventing pregnancy after the first 3... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Is it okay to perform oral sex on a girl? what are the risks? is checking my mouth for visible bleedings prior a date a good enough safety measure?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Oral sex- dental dam: Oral sex is relatively low risk sexual activity. The advantage is that there is no risk of pregnancy for your partner. There is some risk for STD tr... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

2 yr old son, 103.9f fever 1 day, runny nose, occasional cough, red throat. flu test negative. dr said viral but gave antibiotic. what's his sickness?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Unclear: Need to ask doctor why he/she prescribed antibiotic if viral infection was suspected. Child has upper respiratory infection but unclear what organism... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I was fully vaccinated against whooping cough yet got it when i was 8. it wasn't as severe but it was positive for pertussis. cause?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Immunity wanes: Pertussis immunity wanes-decreases- even when fully vaccinated. Protection against pertussis in childhood is highest in the first year after 5th vacc... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Can tingling stimulation caused by long periods of rubbing stocking-clad legs cause over abundance of growth hormone in body & add height even @ 40yo?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

No: No,, growth hormone production isn't stimulated in this way. No method to increase height in person at age 40.

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A female asked:

Can i use monistat 1 while breastfeeding?

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Monistat okay: Monistat is safe to use while breastfeeding.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My sis has been getting sick alot like puking. she had sex with no condom or bc a few weeks ago but had a heavy bleed for a day and a half. pregnant?

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Pregnancy possible: Pregnancy possible with unprotected sex. She needs to do a home pregnancy test or follow up with her doctor.

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