Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, difficulty breathing—during this time of year, it’s easy to associate these symptoms with the common cold or asthma. However, there may be another culprit responsible: Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV. RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus that shares many symptoms with conditions like asthma and the common cold, making it […]
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Here at Briarcliff Pediatrics, we know full well how frustrating it was for young athletes to sit out their full seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Sports are understandably not the highest priority taken into account during such a serious and dangerous health crisis, but there is no denying the value of exercise, […]
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As experienced pediatricians, we get all sorts of questions from people who have recently had their first child. When researching best parenting practices, many people get understandably overwhelmed. There seems to be an endless amount to know about rearing children, and no matter how well you prepare, you’ll inevitably encounter unexpected issues. To help new […]
Welcome to our newly redesigned Briarcliff Pediatrics website and blog! This past month we celebrated seventeen years of providing excellent quality care to infants, children, adolescents, and teenagers up to 18 years old. In honor of the occasion, we have completely refurbished not only our website, but our offices and waiting rooms as well. It […]
