Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

When should I get my child a cell phone? It's a questions all parents have asked themselves at one time or another. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Dr. Hartenbach discusses when the appropriate age for a child to get a cell phone is and what restrictions parents should put on cell phone usage.

In the market for a new pediatrician but not sure what to ask? Today we are joined by board certified pediatricians Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Dr. Keaney and Dr. Putnam discuss common questions they are asked when parents are looking for a new pediatrician. We also had Erin who is a mother of two stop by and talk about what she felt was most important when selecting a pediatrician.

Does your child suffer from Asthma? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Peter Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Dr. Putnam discusses what can trigger asthma and the different medications which can help manage it.

Wondering how to tell if your child is allergic to a specific type of food? Today we are joined by board certified allergist Dr. William Johnson with Esse Health Gateway Asthma and Allergy Relief. Dr. Johnson discusses the most common type of food allergies and the difference between food allergies versus food intolerance.

Wonder what to do if your child jammed their finger or stubbed a toe? Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill talk about the growing pains of childhood. From jamming a finger to what the difference is between a sprain and a strain!

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