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I'm a Pediatrician trained at U T Southwest . Residency at Childrens Medical Center. I have been in private practice for 28 years. My own personal specialties include: Asthma, Learning differences especially ADD and parenting.
I am dedicated to keeping children healthey and parents educated and up to date with the information needed to raise their children in this ever changing environment.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
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549 Answers
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barry Bergmananswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Doctor Now: If he has asthma i would hope you have some form of albuterol to give him or already have. However by your description he needs to be seen now because... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Both are good: Both are safe and good for fever and pain relief. They are not specific to any infection.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Stop breast feeding: If your child gets all her calories from breast milk ( which it sounds like she is) she has no need to eat any foods. You need to cut back on liquid c... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Congenital heart: There are many different congenital heart problems many of which require no intervention and some which the patient may grow out of. Some if they are ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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New illness: It sounds like you are at the onset of an infectious illness. If you have not taken the temperature do so. If no fever you can drink alot, eat bland t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It should not: Febrile illnesses by themselves should not elevate CPK and usually will not elevate a sed rate( at least not signifcantly). Certainly certain diseases... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is not uncommon for this to happen paricularly when you first start out. Gently push more breast tissue into your baby's mouth as he begins sucking... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: If she was exposed and did not get the illness then there is no risk and therefore no harm.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Sure: Sounds pretty good. Remember however that everything in moderation because everything has calories. But fruits and vegetables are great healthy snacks... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Spinal tap: It is much more difficult to diagnose th younger the infant is without a soinal tap. The spinal tap is the gold standard in diagnosing meningitis.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Doctor Now!: These are symptoms that can be troublesome and i would not wait i would b seen now by your doctor.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Each hospital has different rules about how long you can stay. Most special care doctors want you to be there as much as possible. Ask them what their... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Yes, babies differ: Males at ten month are between 8-10 1/2 kilos and females 7 1/2-10 1/2 kilos.
These figures are between the 5%-95% and all are normal. You cannot pre... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Keep it clean: Once an insect bites there are not many things to do. Medicines by mouth are not necessary. There are some topical agents to numb it but it will go aw... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: Most asthma cases are relatively mild but require attention to the things that may trigger the wheezing. Not very many have severe disease.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Probaly not.: If you are worried replace the mattress topper or clean it. But it probably will be oaky either way.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: The best answer is it would be best to change needles as this would be best at preventing introducing infection, but if the 2nd stick is in the same a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Several things: First clip their nails close so they can't scratch very much. You can use calamine lotion to decrease the itching and oatmeal baths.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Difficult: Alot depends on age. Either way some of this is habit and some can be related to other disorders. Either way the best answer is to use positive reinfo... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Often: Downs syndrome babies can have feeding problems and speech problems and often will require help and/or therapy.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No too high: Fever is a way of your body to fight infection. Some illnesses cause high fever and some children tend to run high fevers. Usually there is no danger ... Read More
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Both good: One is not necessarily better than the other. But good job for offering your child healthy snacks! keep it up>.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Few side effects: Amoxil (amoxicillin) is usually well tolerated and the side effects are very few also. As with most antibiotics you could have diarrhea, stomach ache,... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Probably will pass: Even odd shaped things swallowed will usually pass. The most important thing is that it did not get stuck in the bak of the throat, but he would be co... Read More
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Discomfort: Ulcers in the mouth are usually caused by a virus and are different than stomach ulcers. They cause discomfort particularly when eating but go away on... Read More
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Reflu: Sounds like reflux. Has he always been a spitter. If so it is not unusual to increase around three months of age due to swallowing more saliva. Talk w... Read More
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12+: Most young infants will sleep 12+ hours per day. Don't worry babies are great at regulating their sleep they almost always get enough, they sleep anyw... Read More
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Absolutely!: Childrren like to bite on balloons and suck on them and inhale a piece of balloon which can block their airway and become a life threatening situation... Read More
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Spinal Tap: The most important test to diagnose viral meningitis is a spinal tap. The fluid removed can give the answer sometimes immediately after looking at it ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Need Spinal test: You can diagnose meningitis clinically but this won't tell you if it is bacterial or viral. A spinal tap should be done to confirm the diagnosis and f... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not now: Having been vaccinated in previous years swine flu is not a concern.
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Put in own bed!: Why should your toddler sleep in his own bed when you teach him that your bed is the only safe place to sleep. He can only learn by being put in the p... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Many: There are many screening test for development used by most if not all pediatricians. The denver developmental screening is all about milestones and is... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Just give it up: You are the one having trouble giving it up. Give it up, you already know it is not a good thing to continue. Usually your toddler will learn very qui... Read More
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Several: Many different treatments for motor delay. Physical and occupational therapy are both commonly used. Talk with your pediatrician for advice as to what... Read More
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No: It should not have on affect on your childs ability to fight infection.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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PROBABLY: Sometimes animal danders could effect ones asthma if you are allergic to cats. But if not its ok.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: Teething causes excessive salivation which when lying down can cause a cough. Any mucus that gets near our wind pipe (trachea) cause an automatic coug... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
My daughter was diagnosed with asthma and shes 5 what could cause her to get asthma all of a sudden?
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Genetics: Asthma can star at any age. There are certainly family histories in many if not most cases. The triggers to start the wheezing are different. But you ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: When they get older adolesent and teen it often becomes quiet(no asthma symptoms) but they can recur again later. So you don't really grow out of it. ... Read More
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Hydrocephalus: Your cerebral spinal fluid is all connected brain and spinal cord. If you are born with this you have a blockage of the normal flow of the fluid. Ther... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Mucus in stool: Normal for breast fed babies, not to worry.
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Otitis: Azithromycin can be used for ear infections. But some are infected with bacteria that are resistant and need other antibiotics. But if it is sensitive... Read More
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Unusual symptoms: Yes i would definitely see your physician. It may be necessary to ultimately see a pediatric neurologis but first talk to your physician.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Steamy shower: The coughs in infants are very difficult to deal with. There are not any medicine over the counter recommended for under 2 years. Sometimes steaming u... Read More
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Bronchiolitis: At 4 months old wheezing is usually caused by certain viral illnesses and they sound like asthma, but officially you can't really lable them as asthma... Read More
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Several things: It is a good thing our heads were built very strong. With falls in children we look for 1. How they fell and what they hit their head on. 2. Did the... Read More
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Maybe: Colds and coughs are common and most are not asthma related. The way to know is have your pediatrician check your child during these episodes of cold ... Read More
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Ingedient: Corn starch is used in most baby powders today because it is safer, particularly if you breath some of it in. Talc is made from the mineral talc and c... Read More
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Accuarate: Great devices if used correctly and are easier to use in older children not infants.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My daughter just did this while I was away at work. ERsays shouldpass
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
childens med center dallas
Awards
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Dallas Region - Spring
2014
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