The San Diego Swallow

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What kind of milk should my kids be drinking?

July 18, 2018

Kids are supposed to drink milk, right? Well, that depends. Q: My 6-year-old daughter seems to have stomach aches all the time. Could milk be causing her problem? A: In the United States, most of us are used to thinking of milk as a healthy drink for kids, and an important part of […]

mucus can come from infection or allergy

What is snot for? Musings on mucus

July 12, 2018

Mucus is icky. Germy. Slimy. Gross. Nobody wants to touch snot! But what is snot, and why do we have it, anyway? Our lowly snot is actually really important: it helps to keep us healthy. Snot, otherwise known as mucus, is a secretion created by the body. As we breathe air in through our nose, […]

The San Diego Swallow

Ideas and Updates from Pediatric Specialty Partners

What kind of milk should my kids be drinking?

What is snot for? Musings on mucus

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