Signs of Allergies in Children It’s springtime, and if the new season has brought the sound of sneezing and sniffles to your house, your kids might be suffering from seasonal allergies. But how do you know if your child just has a cold, or if it’s more than that? And what should you do if…

Most participants in school sports are required to complete a pre-participation physical assessment, also called a school sports physical. RediClinic offers sports physicals at all walk-in clinic locations in Texas, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Seattle. Goals of a Sports Physical Sports physicals consist of two evaluations: a review of your child’s health history and a complete physical…

What’s Included in a Sports Physical Most states and school districts require students who participate in extracurricular activities to have a comprehensive physical assessment prior to participation. Because cheerleading, drill team, danceline, marching band, twirling and similar extracurricular activities are as physically demanding as the activities of other sports teams, members of these groups similarly…

Seasonal allergies and asthma often pop up in children after the age of three. A seasonal allergy is the body’s allergic response to pollen or other airborne substances known as allergens. While these substances are harmless, the immune system of an allergic child identifies the allergen as harmful and overreacts, producing cold-like symptoms such as…

At RediClinic, our clinicians teach patients that achieving a healthy weight is not about diet – it’s about lifestyle. For years, proponents of various diets have debated the merits of low-carb, low-fat and countless other trends. However, many experts now believe that what one eats is far less important than making long-term lifestyle changes that…

If your children are getting ready to head back to school, visiting RediClinic for an annual physical is an important part of that preparation. These check-ups are often the only routine visit children have with a healthcare provider. While they may not seem urgent, back-to-school physicals offer your clinician time to evaluate a child’s physical development, ensure…