Author: Lake Forest Pediatric Associates

Spring brings blooming flowers—and sometimes, sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. If your child comes home rubbing their eyes or struggling to breathe, you might wonder: Is it asthma or allergies? Understanding the difference between the two is the first step to helping your child feel better.

Let’s break down the symptoms, triggers, and treatments of both conditions so you can recognize what’s going on and take action.

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As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, many parents notice their child developing a runny nose, sneezing, or congestion. But how do you know if it’s just a common cold or spring allergies? Since the symptoms can overlap, it’s important to understand the differences to ensure your child gets the right care.

While colds are caused by viruses and usually clear up on their own, allergies result from the immune system overreacting to pollen and other triggers. Knowing the difference helps parents manage symptoms effectively—and when in doubt, always check with your pediatrician.

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Winter offers endless fun for kids, from sledding down snowy hills to gliding across frozen ponds. While these activities create cherished memories, they also come with risks. Each year, pediatricians treat injuries ranging from broken bones to cold-related illnesses and more. 

The good news? Parents can ensure their kids enjoy winter activities safely by taking a few key precautions. Here’s how to keep sledding, skiing, and ice skating fun and injury-free!

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When kids get sick, it can be hard to distinguish between common conditions like the cold, flu, and sinus infections. Each condition shares overlapping symptoms but requires different approaches to care, making things extra confusing. Understanding the distinctions can help you manage your child’s illness effectively and know when to seek medical attention.

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We understand that life doesn’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and your healthcare needs are important to us. That’s why we’re excited to announce expanded availability for our Patient Educators!

New Hours for Your Convenience

Our dedicated Patient Educators will now be available:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whether you have questions about your treatment, need guidance on a health concern, or simply want to follow up on your care plan, our team is here to assist you during these hours.

Urgent After-Hours Calls

We know that urgent situations can arise outside of these times. If you need to speak with a Patient Educator after hours, a $25 phone call charge will apply. Otherwise, rest assured that your message will be addressed promptly on the next business day.

Lake Forest Pediatric Associates wishes you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season!

During the holidays, we will have limited office hours. Please see below for the schedule.

Our on-call provider is available 24/7/365 for urgent matters. Please call 847-295-1220 for assistance.

 

Our Vernon Hills office will be closed 12/21/24 through 1/5/25, and will reopen with standard office hours on Monday 1/6/25.

Please see below for the schedule changes related to our Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices during the next two weeks:

 

Christmas Eve, Tuesday 12/24/24

Lake Bluff office closes at noon

Lindenhurst office closes at noon

Vernon Hills office is closed

 

Christmas Day, Wednesday, 12/25/24

Lake Bluff Office is closed

Lindenhurst Office is closed

Vernon Hills Office is closed

 

New Year’s Eve, Tuesday 12/31/24

Lake Bluff Office closes at 3pm

Lindenhurst office closes at 3pm

Vernon Hills Office is closed.

 

New Year’s Day, Wednesday 1/1/25

Lake Bluff Office is closed

Lindenhurst Office is closed

Vernon Hills Office is closed

 

Please be advised that all 3 of our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving (11/28). We will still have an on-call physician for urgent matters.

On Friday, 11/29, only our Vernon Hills office will be closed. Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst will be open.

Happy Thanksgiving!

As October rolls in and Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to protect your little ones from the flu and COVID-19.

We’re excited to announce that we now have flu and COVID vaccines available at all three of our offices! To make it even easier, we’ve set up several flu clinics throughout the month of October.

Don’t wait until the last minute—call us today at (847) 295-1220 to schedule your immunization appointment. Let’s keep our community healthy and ready for all the Halloween festivities!

Together, we can say “Boo!” to the flu!

On Friday (9/20), our Annual Employee Appreciation gathering will be taking place at noon. Our offices will be closed for the rest of the afternoon, and our phones will be set to our after-hours greeting. During that time, you can leave a message on voice mail or on our website patient portal. Our on-call service will still be notifying our physician on-call for urgent matters.

 

Our Lake Bluff and Lindenhurst offices will reopen Saturday (9/21) for our normal Saturday hours.

 

Thanks for your understanding!