Northwest Spokane Pediatrics
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St Patrick's Day is next week!
Saint Patrick's Day is March 17th, don't forget to enjoy all Spokane has to offer. Spokane's Annual Saint Patrick's Day information can be found at http://www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com/ . With the warmer weather we are seeing an increase in allergy symptoms. If your child is coughing, it may be time to get their allergy medication refilled. Call today so they can enjoy all the spring time events. You can keep an eye on the pollen count in our area by visiting http://www.pollen.com/allergy-forecast.asp . Hope to see you at the Saint Paddy's Five race on March 14, 2010 http://www.paddysfivemiler.com/ this is a great opportunity to get out and do something fun. I am working on a three minute mile, do you think they will let dogs run?
Happy Valentines!!
Everyone at Northwest Spokane Pediatrics wants to wish you a happy Valentines Day! Love Tanner
Asthma Season
Remember to come and see us if you are having trouble with your asthma. The weather is warmer and we are seeing an increase in asthma symptoms. If you are having trouble please make an appointment so we can help you feel the better. Asthma is a long term condition involving the respiratory track. In asthmatics the airways occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and can have excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. Exacerbation's may be triggered by such things as exposure to allergens, smoke (from tobacco or wood burning fireplaces), cold or warm air, perfume, pet dander, moist air, exercise or exertion, or emotional stress. In kids, the most common triggers are viral illnesses such as those that cause the common cold. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The airway constriction responds to bronchodilators (i.e. albuterol) but these do not fix the inflammation. Between episodes, most patients feel well but can have mild symptoms and they may remain short of breath after exercise for longer periods of time than the unaffected individual. Asthma symptoms can range from mild to life threatening but they can usually be controlled with a combination of medications and environmental changes If you have questions please visit http://kidshealth.org/teen/centers/asthma_center.html
Community Service at Northwest Spokane
We recently had the pleasure of having a Mount Spokane High Student, Stephanie Sutton, volunteer her time for community service in our office. We loved having her in the office and thank her for all her hard work. She was very professional and friendly. Here is what she had to say about her experience in our office.
Happy New Year Spokane Families
Tanner is so excited to usher in the New Year! Everyone here at Northwest Spokane Pediatrics wants to wish you and your family, a very happy and healthy New Year!!! Remember to be safe and enjoy all the festivities. First Night downtown Spokane is a wonderful family friendly event. Our office will be closed for the holiday and will reopen January 4th.
Holiday Hours
I am so excited for the Holidays! I have finished all my Christmas shopping, and now just waiting for Santa to come and bring me some bones, and mini carrots! I want all my little friends to know that our office will be closed at noon on Christmaseve and will open Monday the 28. That way we can all spend time with our friends and family. We will also be closed New Years eve at noon, and will open Monday January 4. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season! Don't forget your animal friends at home, we love treats too! Love Tanner
Seasonal Flu Shot Available...
Seasonal Flu shots and or mist is now available for all ages. We also still have H1N1 shots or mist available for all ages. So if you have been waiting, the wait is over. Call our clinic at 509-483-4060 to schedule an appointment. Tanner wants to remind everyone to buckle up and put the small ones in their car seats. The roads are getting slick, and people are busy with the holiday events. Take the time to protect your loved ones. Get out and do something fun, but remember to stay warm and be safe. Love Tanner.
Seasonal Flu mist shipment arrival
Tanner wants all the kids to get protected from the flu. New shipments of the seasonal flu mist have just arrived. It is for ages 6 months thru 35 months and 3 years and older. Remember to wash your hands, (paws), cover your cough and sneezes and stay home if you are ill. Everyone has question about what to do and how to treat the seasonal flu and the H1N1. Please visit the H1N1 information at Seattle Children's Hospital H1N1
H1N1 Shots have arrived
H1N1 Shots are available!!! Ages 6 months to 35 months, and 3 years and older. Call today to schedule an appointment. First come, first served. Make sure your kids are protected at our clinic. Limited supply so do not delay.
Shortage on seasonal flu shots
We are out of the seasonal flu shot for ages 3 and up. We are waiting for our shipments. We do continue to have seasonal flu mist for ages 3 and up, Call today to get protected from the flu.