Dr. Iris Greenwald

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  "The three main causes of pink eye are bacterial infections, viral infections and allergies," says Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor and mother of three.
  
  "The first step in treating your child's pink eye is to know what's causing it," says Greenwald."Bacteria are probably the most common cause.Bacterial conjunctivitis can be identified by feelings of itchiness and or sand in the eye, accompanied by redness and a thick yellow and white discharge.Parents may find that their children's eyelids stick together after sleeping.When most people say ‘pink eye,' they are actually talking about bacterial conjunctivitis."
  
  "A mucus-like discharge also tends to occur with viral pink eye," says Dr. Greenwald.
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  Dr. Greenwald recommends some important steps for parents to treat the symptoms of bacterial pink eye and help stop the spread.
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  Dr. Greenwald suggests using a warm compress for pink eye resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and a cold compress when it's caused by allergies.
  
  Perhaps even more daunting than pink eye itself is the tedious task of administering eye drops."As a doctor and mom, I've dealt with my share of squirmy children, and inserting eye drops can be tricky," says Dr. Greenwald.

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  Dr. Iris Greenwald, director of the Centre for Women's Health in Richmond Hill, Ont., says there's nothing mysterious about predicting an illness before modern science picks up on it.

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  "The three main causes of pink eye are bacterial infections, viral infections and allergies," said Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor and mother of three.
  
  "The first step in treating your child's pink eye is to know what's causing it," said Greenwald."Bacterial conjunctivitis can be identified by the following symptoms: itchiness, overall redness, a thick yellow/white discharge, and a sensation that something is in the eye yet cannot be removed.Parents may find that their children's eyelids stick together after sleeping.When most people say ‘pink eye,' they are actually talking about bacterial conjunctivitis.
  
  "A mucous-like discharge also tends to occur with viral pink eye," said Greenwald.
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  Greenwald suggests using a warm compress for pink eye resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and a cold compress when it's caused by allergies.
  
  Perhaps even more daunting than pink eye itself is the tedious task of administering eye drops.
  
  "As a doctor and mom, I've dealt with my share of squirmy children, and inserting eye drops can be tricky," said Greenwald.

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  "The three main causes of pink eye are bacterial infections, viral infections and allergies," says Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor and mother of three.
  
  "The first step in treating your child's pink eye is to know what's causing it," says Greenwald.
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  Dr. Greenwald recommends some important steps for parents to treat the symptoms of bacterial pink eye "Antibiotic eye drops are important to have on hand when pink eye strikes.I usually recommend Polysporin Eye & Ear Drops.Not only do they help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms, the sooner you administer the drops, the faster your child can start to heal and get back to school."
  
  To ensure the infection is completely eliminated, apply one or two drops, four times a day for a full seven to 10 days.It is important to continue to treat the area for the fully recommended duration, even if symptoms have subsided, to discourage a recurrence of the same infection.
  
  Dr. Greenwald suggests using a warm compress for pink eye resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and a cold compress when it's caused by allergies.
  
  Perhaps even more daunting than pink eye itself is the tedious task of administering eye drops.
  
  "As a doctor and mom, I've dealt with my share of squirmy children, and inserting eye drops can be tricky," says Dr. Greenwald.

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  According to Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor and mother of three, the three main causes of pink eye are bacterial infections, viral infections and allergies.
  
  The first step in treating your child's pink eye is to know what is causing it, Greenwald says.
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  "But this discharge tends to be more watery, and is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as a sore throat or nasal congestion," Greenwald says.
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  Greenwald recommends some important steps for parents to treat the symptoms of bacterial pink eye, such as using Polysporin Eye & Ear Drops.
  
  "The trick is to place the drops in the corner of the child's eye as they look the other way, so when they close their eyes and re-open them the drops should comfortably spread throughout the eyes."
  
  Greenwald also suggests using a warm compress for pink eye resulting from a bacterial or viral infection and a cold compress when it's caused by allergies.

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  the symptoms: Itching, burning and thick white discharge what to try from the kitchen: "Apply a cold compress for some relief," says Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor in Toronto.Wrap a bag of frozen peas or an ice pack in a shirt or towel before applying.Apply plain yogurt containing live acidophilus to your vulva.If you don't want to deal with the mess, you can also insert acidophilus capsules, she says.
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  what to try from the drugstore: "If the skin appears chafed, try an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream," says Greenwald. what to avoid: Hot baths."They'll just make you itchier," she says.
  
  urinary tract infection (UTI)
  
  the symptoms: A frequent and urgent need to pee (but little urine actually comes out) and burning."If it's early on and a mild case, you can actually flush a UTI out of your system without using an antibiotic," says Greenwald. what to try from the kitchen: Drink a ton of water."Nobody with a UTI wants to go to the bathroom because it hurts so much," says Greenwald, "but drinking water dilutes the urine so that you can actually go and have a decent void."Cranberry can help, too."It acidifies the urinary tract, which can help moderate the amount of bacteria there," says Greenwald.Just be sure you're drinking 100-percent cranberry juice, not a sugary cranberry cocktail.what to try from the drugstore: You can find cranberry tablets that are just as effective as juice - just be sure to keep drinking tons of water. what to avoid: "Stay away from caffeine," says Greenwald. when to get help: Any fever, flank pain or blood in the urine means you should seek help right away.A UTI can turn into a kidney infection if left untreated."If the discomfort lasts longer than 24 hours, see your doctor," says Greenwald.

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  The flu season is beginning (mid October to May), and Doctor Iris Greenwald, a Toronto family physician, had some interesting things to say about the spreading of germs and how to break the cycle of sickness.

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  According to Dr. Iris Greenwald, a family doctor and mother, the answer is no. "Soap and water are an essential part of proper wound care as they cleanse the area - often removing dirt and debris - but these elements alone don't always protect against infection-causing bacteria," says Dr. Greenwald."I recommend a simple three-step infection prevention strategy," says Dr. Greenwald.
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  According to Dr. Greenwald some of the key signs of infection are:n Rednessn Any discharge (pus/greenish fluid) draining from scrapen Signs of pain or tenderness

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  "Any time large groups of people congregate together in tight spaces, germs are shared," says family physician, Dr. Iris Greenwald.
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  "With young children it is better to show, not tell," says Dr. Greenwald."Demonstrating proper hand washing and sending them to school with an instant hand sanitizer is vital in helping to keep hands germ-free, especially when soap and water aren't available.
  
  "Some hand sanitizers also offer convenient sizes that clip to backpacksâ€"easy and accessible."
  
  Dr. Greenwald also recommends looking for an instant hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60 per cent alcohol, like Purell.
  
  "Less than that just isn't enough," she adds.
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  "If your child shows any signs of illnessâ€"cough, runny nose or obvious fever, keep them at home to allow them to rest and avoid infecting other students," says Dr. Greenwald.

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  "Any time large groups of people congregate together in tight spaces, germs are shared," says family physician, Dr. Iris Greenwald.
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  "With young children it is better to show, not tell," says Greenwald."Demonstrating proper hand washing and sending them to school with an instant hand sanitizer is vital in helping to keep hands germ-free, especially when soap and water aren't available.Some hand sanitizers also offer convenient sizes that clip to backpacks - easy and accessible."
  
  Greenwald also recommends looking for an instant hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60 per cent alcohol."Less than that just isn't enough," she adds.
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  "If your child shows any signs of illness - cough, runny nose or obvious fever, keep them at home to allow them to rest and avoid infecting other students," says Greenwald.
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  "University- or college-aged students still need to be parented, but in a different way," advises Dr. Greenwald.She encourages parents to continue to educate their children on proper eating and sleeping habits, despite the temptations of dorm life.

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