House Calls - Pediatric Care North Phoenix AZ & surrounding areas

12/26/2025

02/13/2024

Ear Infections are common in young children. Frequently, ear infections follow an upper respiratory infection, as fluid and inflammation build up in the middle ear, creating an infection.

Infants and young children have shorter and more horizontal Eustachian tubes, making it easier for bacteria to enter the middle ear.

Signs and symptoms that your child may have an ear infection include:

Ear pain or pulling at the ear.
Difficulty sleeping, especially lying down.
Fluid drainage from the ear.
Trouble hearing.
Fever (sometimes)

Treatment of ear infections include antibiotics, warm compress for pain relief, and pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Schedule an appointment with Mobile Mendy for an in-home visit to evaluate your child in the Phoenix area at www.mobilemendy.com

01/31/2024

Influenza (Flu) is spreading this time of year & can result in mild to severe illness in children. Flu virus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It spread by touching contaminated surfaces or objects.

Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. In severe cases, Flu can cause pneumonia.

Young children, pregnant women, elderly, & people with underlying health conditions are at higher risk of serious complications, such as pneumonia.

Prevention: Thorough hand washing, cover coughs-sneezes, & avoid contact with sick individuals.

Eating a well-balanced diet & taking multi-vitamin, or vitamins C, D, & Zinc, may improve immune system.

Seek medical attention if your child shows symptoms, especially if they have an underlying health condition. Antiviral meds may be prescribed to reduce severity & duration.

You can schedule an in-home house call for pediatric care. I can evaluate your child’s symptoms & provide treatment with meds & IV fluids for hydration. This can help your child feel better quickly!

Pleas schedule an in-person house call or telemedicine appointment for pediatric care www.mobilemendy.com

Tara Forstie, Pediatric Nurse Practioner