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Podcast: Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
Episode: Surviving Pollen Season: Tips from Dr. Ed Brooks, Plus Periodic Fevers
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Join Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she welcomes back Dr. Ed Brooks. In this episode, they dive into the best practices for managing tree pollen allergies, discussing the effectiveness of nasal steroids over antihistamines.
Dr. Brooks also sheds light on the phenomenon of periodic fevers in children, explaining the auto-inflammatory conditions associated with such fevers and how to distinguish them from other illnesses. Explore various treatment options and the role of genetics in diseases like PFAPA and Mediterranean fever.