Archive for December 2016
What to do if your child is choking – basic tips every parent should know.
If you have ever seen your child really unwell, it can bring you to a hysterical mess. Even with being a medical professional, this still happens to me with my kids. It is hard to separate being a doctor with being a dad and the emotional tie that is present. In this post, I’ll be…
Read More5 reasons not to use cotton buds to clean your ears
“But it feels so good! And you should see how much wax I get out!” How many of us have used a cotton bud (or Q tip) to ‘clean’ our ears? That age old, tried and tested ritual of cleaning our ears with a lollipop stick wrapped either end in cotton wool. The trouble is,…
Read MoreWelcome to DrDarren.com.au
Hey there! Thanks for dropping by. My name is Dr. Darren and I am a practicing General Practitioner in Adelaide, Australia. The aim of the blog is to enlighten and share with you some helpful, handy medical tips to keep you healthy and feeling good. In a world of Dr. Google, there can be a…
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