Now billing secondary insurances
February 7, 2008 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
We have changed our billing systems so that we can now bill secondary insurances. This has been a request from many of our patients. If you would like us to bill your child’s secondary insurance be sure to update at your next visit or give our billing department a call at (503) 364-0227.
Honey for coughs
February 6, 2008 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
A recent study comparing honey to cough syrup showed that honey worked BETTER. The timing of this study couldn’t be better with increasing concern from the FDA regarding the safety of cough and cold medications for young children. I have been recommending to families for several months now and most families seem to be excited about the idea. Cough relief seems to come from the honey “coating” the throat. Dose can be repeated as often as needed.
The main precaution is for children under one year old when honey and corn syrup is NOT recommended due to concerns about botulism infection. If using corn syrup only use pasteurized or “botulism-free” corn syrup for infants.
More information:
* Prescribing Honey for Coughs
* Honey, corn syrup in Infants from drpaul.coml
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