Is It a Cold, the Flu, or RSV? When To Call Your Pediatrician (Ep. 5)

Great….My Kid is Sick…Now What?  How can I tell if my child has the common cold or something more serious like RSV? Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell speak with Dr. Arrington Madison about pediatric winter illnesses, with a focus on RSV. They discuss the symptoms, at-home and over-the-counter treatment options, and prevention tactics.  To conclude this episode, the doctors share their take on the news frenzy that surrounded Paris Hilton’s son. Learn what macrocephaly is in today’s Hollywood Hype segment. The doctors’ key takeaways are:  The differences between RSV and the common cold Concerning symptoms that alert you it’s time to go to the ER  Proper fever management including the use of thermometers and medicine What macrocephaly is, what causes it and how it is treated And more Resources: HealthyChildren.org AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Medication to Prevent RSV Be Given to All Infants and Urges Equitable Access FDA: FDA Approves New Drug to Prevent RSV in Babies and Toddlers Cleveland Clinic: Macrocephaly AAFP: Don’t routinely obtain a CT or MRI scan for infants with macrocephaly who are developmentally normal and clinically asymptomatic. CDC: Data Table of Infant Head Circumference-for-age Charts NIH: Macrocephaly US Weekly: Paris Hilton Reacts to Criticism of ‘Perfectly Healthy’ Baby’s Head: ‘He Just Has a Large Brain’ Entertainment Tonight: Paris Hilton FIRES BACK at ‘Sick’ Criticism Over Her Infant Son’s Head Size Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:  The Med Edit Podcast Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell About Dr. Arrington Madison:  Dr. Arrington Madison is a third-generation physician eager to carry on a legacy of care with a purpose by teaming up with parents for their children’s wellbeing. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, before completing her residency right here with UMC and Texas Tech. Although originally from the Dallas area, Dr. Madison quickly made Lubbock her home. She looks forward to helping you care for your children, whether it’s getting them healthy or keeping them healthy.