MBBCh, MMed, MPhil
A Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Denise Parris areas of specialization include allergies, asthma, immunology, and neonatal respiratory diseases, among others. She hold affiliations with South African Pulmonology Association, European Respiratory, The American Association of Allergy and Immunology, The American Thoracic Society, The South African Neonatal Association, Paediatric Association of Neurology and The South African Paediatric Association. Dr. Parris has more than 20 years of experience in her field.
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Bed bug bites on kids can be more prominent than on adults due to their sensitive skin. These tiny reddish-brown insects can bite on humans to feed blood, and their bite marks may look reddish, flat, or bumped skin lesions in clusters or a zigzag line. Although bed bugs may not cause severe illness in…
You can plan interesting activities for a 15-month-old baby to enhance their skills and learning abilities. Children start exploring their surroundings and taking pride in their new accomplishments by this age. Most babies also learn to walk and balance themselves because of improved muscle strength (1). The ability of the child to move around gives…
Excessive sweating in children, which is not related to physical activity or climatic conditions, can be concerning. It is also called hyperhidrosis. Sweating is a physiological reaction for regulating body temperature when higher than normal. Although sweating can be present anywhere in the body, it’s common in the palms, hands, axillae, and soles of the…
Dark circles usually happen due to lack of sleep and nutrition. However, dark circles under a child’s eyes may be caused due to other reasons as well. Dr. Cindy Gellnar, a board-certified physician in her interview transcript to the University of Utah (1), says, “Dark circles under the eyes in children could be due to…
Dyspraxia in teenagers can adversely affect their lives due to trouble doing certain activities and clumsiness. It is a developmental coordination disorder (DCD) that causes motor coordination difficulties. Poor coordination can result from issues in the brain processing stimuli to muscles, and it may affect teens’ learning, academic performance, and social skills. In addition, some…