The (Mis)Adventures of Dr. D

Petite Pedia Plots #159 As part of asthma prevention,  we often ask about known triggers of the attacks. I asked the parents of an asthma suspect patient, “May curtains and carpet po ba sa bahay?” Reply: “Wala po.” Me: “Mga stuffed toys po?” Reply: “Wala din po.” Me: “Mga alagang hayop po?” Reply: “Wala po pero yung kapitbahay po namin...” Me: “May alagang hayop po yung kapitbahay?” Reply (said with so much emotion): “Hindi, doc.  Hayop lang talaga yung kapitbahay namin umasta!”

Petite Pedia Plots #158 While doing rounds on a patient, the mother told me that her child has a stomach ache and vomits every time the antibiotic is given through the IV.  “Dra, as soon as nilalagay yung antibiotic sa swero, nagsusuka yung anak ko. Yung IV antibiotic na nga ata yung sinusuka ng anak ko eh.” #parangstrawlanganganak