Sick Visit Specialist

What are sick visits?

Sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC are medical evaluations for your child when they become ill. The specialists at Astoria Pediatric PC care for babies, children of all ages, teenagers, and patients up to age 26 who don't feel well.

What are the benefits of sick visits?

The benefits you can expect when scheduling sick visits for your child at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

• Reduced symptoms
• Quicker recovery
• Early detection of illnesses
• Reduced risk of serious complications
• Same-day sick visit availability 

The Astoria Pediatric PC providers detect and treat illnesses before they turn serious.

Why might my child need sick visits?

Common reasons for sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

• Long-lasting or high fever
• Ongoing or severe cough
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing
• Flu, severe colds, or COVID-19
• Strep throat
• Sore throat
• Rash
• Ear infections
• Pink eye
• Allergic reactions
• Fractures
• Wounds
• Other illnesses or injuries

If you’re unsure if you should bring your child to Astoria Pediatric PC for a sick visit, call the office, and friendly providers will happily answer your questions. 

What should I expect during sick visits?

During sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC, you can expect the following:

Vital signs check

Your child’s provider weighs them and checks their pulse, temperature, blood pressure if needed, and other vital signs during a vital signs check. 

Medical history review

An Astoria Pediatric PC specialist also reviews your child’s medical history. This includes their personal and family medical history of disease, symptoms, medication regimen, and lifestyle habits. 

Physical exam

Your child’s provider completes a physical exam to check for signs of an illness. They evaluate their eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, and more.

Diagnostic testing

If necessary, your child undergoes diagnostic tests that detect or rule out illnesses, diseases, and injuries. They may need blood tests, urine tests, nasal or throat swabs, COVID-19 testing, allergy testing, asthma testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

Treatment

To recover from an illness, your child may need rest and fluids, home remedies, or other treatments. Your child’s Astoria Pediatric PC specialist can make sure they have any necessary medications, an inhaler, breathing treatments, eye drops, ear drops, allergy medicines, or nasal sprays. They personalize a treatment plan that helps your child feel better and recover as quickly as possible. 

To schedule a sick visit for your child at Astoria Pediatric PC, call the office or use the online booking tool today.