AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and I am available to answer a variety of questions related to children's health and medicine ranging from the treatment of colic and cradle cap to allergies and acne. I am also the creator of the website "The Medicine Mom" at www.themedicinemom.com. Parents can e-mail me questions, read my monthly articles, and enjoy a laugh at "The Funny Farm."
Experience I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and mother of two wonderful girls. I work in a busy outpatient pharmacy clinic where I have the unique opportunity to counsel every patient that comes to my window.
Publications:
1)Drug Topics, Feb. 2006: "Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"
2)Pharmacy Times,Date TBA, "How to Help Parents Cope with Colic
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University 1997
Doctor of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University 2002
Question The past to nights my son has woken up in the middle with a bloody nose. It doesn't last very long, however it still worries me. Am I worrying for nothing? What could cause this?
Answer Dear Felicia,
Most often, the cause of bloody noses in kids is dryness of the mucousal membranes and/or direct injury from a finger, etc. The best way to prevent them is to use a cool mist humidifier in his room and try some over the counter saline nose drops. And, since most kids his age will not hesitate to stick their finger in and start digging around in there, you should remind him to avoid doing this since it often leads to a slight bleed.
If his nose still continues to bleed after a few nights of treating with saline, I would take him to his Dr.
Hope this helps. Happy Holidays!!
Best,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
www.themedicinemom.com
