Kids on any sort of steroids are going to have a weakened immune response in general because that is what steroids do. Kids on steroids might not benefit from being around too many kids because of the viral load strain it is going to put on a weakened immune system.
Antiobiotics- are for bacterial infections only. That is not the worst of it.
CDC recently is trying to come up with a program to reduce the risk of infection caused by taking antibiotics that are prescribed needlessly. C-diff is an overgrowth infection that occurs in the gut because beneficial bacteria are destroyed while taking antibiotics so there is not defense to keep c diff at bay. If c diff gets out of hand it becomes a nightmare. So before giving antibiotics always make sure kids are getting good probiotics. Spread the word to parents.
So the question is, do we really need the antibiotics? I believe there is a lot of yin and yang with the body. I think we need to have some faith that our bodies if given the right nutrients, sleep, care, and comfort can heal thyself for the most part. There is increased antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria because I believe it is a compensation mechanism of the body to return to the yin/yang state that has gone awry based on the overuse of antibiotics.
Doctors make me feel that if I don't give my kid this it is going to be awful. Is it really? Lets look at people living in a great biological environment who do not use modern medicine and yet the body is seeming to find balance.
Here is what I wish would occur at a dr. visit.
Get a tissue or cell test that can look at whether the human cells are responding to a virus or bacteria based on there expression.
Then after looking at the response, From there decide if a kid needs an antibiotic. It is the responsible thing to do.
Does anyone's doctor ever isolate and identify your child's viral infection. No it is an educated guess based on symptoms.
Check out research on the human microbiome and you will see that our species has a lot to learn yet regarding medicine.
That being said, we can only go by signs and symptoms. I can only go by my basic observation that when a child is coughing small particles of saliva are being expelled and spread around the environment and if that does not spread around a virus, the snot left on surfaces and another child picking up that toy and putting it in there mouth will. Also, if a kid is having like two or 3 signs or symptoms at the same time.
Despite all of this and my beliefs, I don't want an ill child in my care because they need to be home getting better, not spreading serious viruses around. Overloading a provider with providing nursing care as well as childcare for not just the one ill child but the how ever many other there are. Then you add the wiping, cleaning, disinfecting, provider never going to the bathroom, provider never eating or drinking because too busy, then provider gets ill, etc. etc.
Oh, and don't forget that one parent that is going to come with a well child and say's something degrading or makes a snarky comment about someone or you and your practice to make themselves look better or feel better about themselves.
We don't deserve this get those sicko's out of there and on the way. Sometimes I wonder if the pediatrics office can turn into the excuse to get back into work card and bring your kiddo to daycare.
Antiobiotics- are for bacterial infections only. That is not the worst of it.
CDC recently is trying to come up with a program to reduce the risk of infection caused by taking antibiotics that are prescribed needlessly. C-diff is an overgrowth infection that occurs in the gut because beneficial bacteria are destroyed while taking antibiotics so there is not defense to keep c diff at bay. If c diff gets out of hand it becomes a nightmare. So before giving antibiotics always make sure kids are getting good probiotics. Spread the word to parents.
So the question is, do we really need the antibiotics? I believe there is a lot of yin and yang with the body. I think we need to have some faith that our bodies if given the right nutrients, sleep, care, and comfort can heal thyself for the most part. There is increased antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria because I believe it is a compensation mechanism of the body to return to the yin/yang state that has gone awry based on the overuse of antibiotics.
Doctors make me feel that if I don't give my kid this it is going to be awful. Is it really? Lets look at people living in a great biological environment who do not use modern medicine and yet the body is seeming to find balance.
Here is what I wish would occur at a dr. visit.
Get a tissue or cell test that can look at whether the human cells are responding to a virus or bacteria based on there expression.
Then after looking at the response, From there decide if a kid needs an antibiotic. It is the responsible thing to do.
Does anyone's doctor ever isolate and identify your child's viral infection. No it is an educated guess based on symptoms.
Check out research on the human microbiome and you will see that our species has a lot to learn yet regarding medicine.
That being said, we can only go by signs and symptoms. I can only go by my basic observation that when a child is coughing small particles of saliva are being expelled and spread around the environment and if that does not spread around a virus, the snot left on surfaces and another child picking up that toy and putting it in there mouth will. Also, if a kid is having like two or 3 signs or symptoms at the same time.
Despite all of this and my beliefs, I don't want an ill child in my care because they need to be home getting better, not spreading serious viruses around. Overloading a provider with providing nursing care as well as childcare for not just the one ill child but the how ever many other there are. Then you add the wiping, cleaning, disinfecting, provider never going to the bathroom, provider never eating or drinking because too busy, then provider gets ill, etc. etc.
Oh, and don't forget that one parent that is going to come with a well child and say's something degrading or makes a snarky comment about someone or you and your practice to make themselves look better or feel better about themselves.
We don't deserve this get those sicko's out of there and on the way. Sometimes I wonder if the pediatrics office can turn into the excuse to get back into work card and bring your kiddo to daycare.
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