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• posted: Apr. 01, 2020
• Warts

Warts are common, benign bumps that develop on the skin as a result of a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are pretty common in children and Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2020
• Allergy Treatment

Sneezing. Watery eyes. Stuffy nose. These could just be symptoms of a cold or these could be signs that your child has allergies. If you notice that your child’s symptoms Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2020
• ear infection

Painful and concerning. That's what ear infections, or otitis media, are. If you suspect your child has one, please contact Prime Pediatrics in Gaithersburg, MD, for an evaluation. Your pediatricians, Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2020
• Bronchitis

How your children’s doctors in Gaithersburg, Maryland can help your child feel better. Bronchitis can make your child feel miserable and it can dramatically affect your child’s ability to breathe freely. Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2020
• Diabetes

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2020
• Allergies

Allergies are the immune system's over-reaction to inhalants, pollen, animal dander, drugs, insects, food, air temperature and more. If you suspect your child is dealing with allergies, tell your pediatrician Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2019
• ear infection

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2019
• sports injuries,  Sports

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2019
• Wellness Visits

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2019
• Appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2019
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2019
• Asthma

Find out everything you need to know about childhood asthma and treatments. Has our Gaithersburg, MD, pediatrician Dr. Farnoush Jamali at Prime Pediatrics just recently told you that your child Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2019
• Car Seats

Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2019

Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2019
• Childhood Vaccines

How immunizations from your pediatrician in Gaithersburg, MD, can protect your child You may be wondering about vaccines. Do they work? Are they safe? The truth is, vaccines are one of Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2019
• sports injuries

Your child's sports injury can be treated just as your injury was. Or, can it? Your pediatrician knows that a child's body is still developing, responding differently to acute and Read More