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I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and did my training at the University of Utah. I feel I was given a special opportunity to learn from some very talented people. I have spent my career trying to improve the way children are cared for. I have founded 3 different pediatric groups that have all been very successful. I have taken care of many children in my life and they have taught me how to be a better doctor.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rodney Pollaryanswered
Pediatrics 49 years experience
Calories : Your baby needs 950 calories a day and if your breast milk is average concentration at 20 cal per ounce then if it were the only source of nutrition y... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Cold feet: Yes cold hand and feet are normal. The normal circulation adjustments take a while to mature. Sometimes the arms and legs look mottled too. It w... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Itchy private parts : There are several possibilities here including pinworms, urinary tract infection and vaginitis. I would see your doctor soon to figure it out. In ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Shell fish allergy : Do not treat your allergy carelessly. If you want to test it then go to a qualified allergist. Take your shrimp along (no touching of course) and ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Tamiflu (oseltamivir): tamiflu (oseltamivir) is effective not by treating influenza but more by shortening the duration of the illness from 7 days to maybe 5 days and by mak... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Croup: Swelling if trachea from a viral infection is called croup. The cough and noisy breathing are usually worse at night. The swelling can become obst... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Penis: Several factors influence the appearance of the penis size. Usually a fat pad above the pubic bone makes the penis look small. Your son may have de... Read More
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Influenza: try not to worry. Drink lots of fluids. Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed for fever and body aches. Get rest as much as possible. If fever p... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Infant stools: infants gave irregular bowel habits. If the infant stools are not hard, you probably don't need to do anything. If they are hard make sure you are... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Abdominal pain : Abdominal pain in children is like Pandora's box, you have many alternatives as to the cause. The severity of the pain usually decides the course. ... Read More
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Eating : When it comes to eating it can be a huge struggle for parents. Children are born yearning for more agency and freedom of choice. Eating can be a ba... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
What other antibiotics besides omincef and amoxicillin are used to treat children with strep throat?
Dr. Rodney Pollaryanswered
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Strep throat : To make a complete list of strep treatment drugs would take all the space we have to write a note to you. If you are looking for an alternative to th... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Mumps: Mumps is a specific viral infection of the parotid gland which lies just forward of the ear. Symptoms are swelling, pain and fever. Tonsils are in ... Read More
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Vaccines : If you are asking if an extra dose was given in the same day then one may see some addition fever or fussiness but not something to panic about. If y... Read More
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Lymph nodes: Good = movable, soft, variable size. Concerning = hard, red, tender, fixed, and progressively larger. Probably has a normal lymph node. They are... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Second hand smoke : You are new at this mom business but your question reflects courage and desire to do what is best for your baby. Your mom's habits and needs are a re... Read More
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Jumping Beans: From a 3 year old's perspective sitting down to dinner is boring. Your child's behavior is very common. This is a time to try positive feedback an... Read More
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A female asked:
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Humdifiers: If you live in a dry climate a humidifier is a good idea for nasal congestion and dry skin. Adding Vicks will not be harmful. I would suggest you ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Nit Picking: Over the last few years lice has become increasingly more difficult to treat. OTC medications such as Nix (permethrin) and Rid are the first options... Read More
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Abdominal mass: Great description! You need to correlate your exam with your doctor. Stool is my best guess. Other things need X-rays etc to determine what they... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Healthiness : physical health means exercise regularly, eat right and get enough sleep. Mental health means self discipline and self awareness. Emotional health m... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Sore throats : A persistent sore throat may come from several causes including mononucleosis, sinus infections, night time mouth breathing, smoking and others. If ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Hug and Love her: Your daughter needs your love and attention. She feels the change in your body with pregnancy and the change in the time you can give her. She natu... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Odors: i wouldn't. As a rule if you think something maybe harmful to your child trust the feeling and don't challenge it to find out. Your question sugg... Read More
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Ignore: You are not alone. Find others and share the opportunity and learn together.
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Ignore: Find a behavior or activity you like Tri do with him and you will both be happier.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Fluid intake : A rule of thumb for normal fluid intake for a healthy infant is: 2 times the infant's weight in pounds is the total fluid requirements for the day. ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Lactose intolerance: Cow's milk is comprised of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. And yes any one can have a intolerance to cow's milk products. Our most accurate way t... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Cough : We are in the middle of the RSV season. That is the most common cause of cough right now in children. A 2 month with a severe cough needs to see the ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Headache : Headaches are a bit unusual in a otherwise healthy 7 year old. I assume you have tried pain relievers and it persists. I rink with nighttime headach... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Bottles: Using the bottle at night is usually for security and not nutrition. You will need to find a substitute such as a blanket which must smell like mom t... Read More
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Gas : The gas is normal. More with Bottke fed babies. You may want to try a different nipple style. The oval nipple works well. Also the size of nip... Read More
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Coupons : Adapalene is the generic form which will be cheaper. There is also a website called "goodrx" which gives you access to continuous coupons. I hope... Read More
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A female asked:
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Cough : it's time to see your doctor. A 3 month old with cough and congestion needs a thorough evaluation from a doctor to make sure all is well. Yourcdocto... Read More
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Red flag: It's time to raise the flag and get help! This is unusual and that means it needs to be evaluated. My first thought is that your infant may ha... Read More
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Stool Color: If you asking if your son has dark stools because he rinks ea, it probably is. i am wondering why you let him drink so much tea? There is a fair am... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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No itch your done: A good coat of permethrin should do the trick. It will take some time for the nodule swelling to go away. If the itching is gone you can feel comfo... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Fever: Fevers can go up and down quite rapidly. A fever is generated by the release of chemicals from white blood cells in response to infection. Higher bo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Itchy bum: Your friend sounds miserable. I have 3 suggestions A. See your doctor to ask for a test to be done on the stool material to identify the worm and t... Read More
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Acetomenophen : So sorry about your little one. You may use cold and cough medicines with the flu. Please read the label as some combination medications already h... Read More
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Freak movement : Go to the ER, call your doctor, go to the OB department of the hospital. You need to get face to face help now. Go! get reassurance and if needed ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Abdominal mass: A mass in the abdomen can be many things. Cancer is on the list but nit high on mine. Cysts and other lumps can be the cause. You need a doctor ex... Read More
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Swallowing : Sorry about the MG. Sent you recognize that swelling is a major factor with MG I can see how you have concern. I would suggest that you see an ENT d... Read More
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Parasites : The test for parasites is done by the lab examining the stool to look for them. Parasites come in many varieties and can cause weight loss but that i... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Nose bleeds : Simple solution: add a humidifier to his room, use AYR nasal gel on a Q tip in his nose every night, give him allergy meds such as Zyrtec. Complex s... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Worry warts : There are many of us who worry more than we need to. I would strongly suggest that you go to your pediatrician for a needed dose of reassurance. ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Toilet training : Please enroll her. She is probably not alone in her desire for dryness. I would suggest you make an appointment to see your doctor and talk about t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Abdominal pain : You gave obviously been to a whole conference of physicians. You already have a huge list of legitimate GI diagnoses. If the stool is still bloody/... Read More
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Not related: The hemoglobin test only relates to people with long term cough problems like COPD etc. If your child has been health otherwise, the hemoglobin is no... Read More
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Infant development : Yes it's normal for infants to not recognize specific words. Sometimes the learn a word and forget it a few days or weeks. Repetition enhances the mem... Read More
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Innovative and Experienced Pediatrician. I highly recommend him.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Utah
Graduated 1974MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Idaho - Fall
2014
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Idaho - Fall
2014
Thought Leader, Second Place, Idaho - Fall
2014
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