Dr. Rungsima Pediatrician

10/15/2026

🎉 It’s official! Enrollment is NOW OPEN! ❤️
I’m so excited to share that enrollment for Zest Pediatrics of Burbank is officially open!
After months of planning and preparation, Dr. Micky and I are one step closer to welcoming families to our new practice!
Our goal is simple: more time with our patients, easier access to your pediatrician, and personalized care that puts your family first. 💕
💛 Founding Family rates are available for the first 50 families enrolling with each doctor!
Whether you've been with me for years or are just getting to know me, I would love the opportunity to care for your family.
✨ Ready to join us?
Visit 👉 https://zestpeds.com/burbank

I can't wait to see familiar faces and meet new families at Zest! ❤️
Dr. Rungsima

10/15/2026

Head injuries can look scary — especially when there’s a big bump or a lot of bleeding — but what you see on the outside doesn’t always tell you what’s happening inside.
This week’s post breaks down a few common myths: when a “goose egg” matters, whether kids really need to stay awake all night, when imaging is actually useful, and why an old minor head injury shouldn’t automatically get blamed for every new headache later on.
The most important thing is to look at the whole child: how the injury happened, how they’re acting, and whether there are any concerning symptoms.
Save this one for the next unexpected head bump. 💛

10/11/2026

Head injuries in kids can look scary — especially when there’s a big bump, swelling, or bleeding. But not every head injury needs a CT, and not every “goose egg” means something serious is happening inside.

What matters most is how the injury happened, how your child is acting afterward, and whether there are any red-flag symptoms.

Save this for the next unexpected bump to the head. 💛

10/08/2026

Food allergy reactions can change quickly, so knowing what to do before you’re in the moment matters.
For suspected anaphylaxis, epinephrine is the first-line treatment. Antihistamines may help mild symptoms like a few hives or itching, but they do not replace epinephrine and should not delay it.
If your child has prescribed epinephrine, make sure everyone caring for them knows how to use it. For EpiPen-style auto-injectors, the medication is given into the outer thigh and can be given through clothing if needed. A second dose may be needed if symptoms continue or return, so keep both prescribed devices with you.
For neffy (epinephrine nasal spray), keep two devices available as well. If symptoms continue, worsen, or return, a second dose may be given with a new device in the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose, according to the prescribed instructions.
Trouble breathing, lip or tongue swelling, repeated vomiting, faintness, or symptoms involving more than one body system can be signs of a severe allergic reaction. Use epinephrine promptly and get emergency help.
Save this post and review your child’s allergy action plan with their pediatrician. 💗
For general education only. Not a substitute for individualized medical advice or evaluation. Brand examples are shown for education only; not sponsored or affiliated.

10/05/2026

Food allergy reactions can change quickly, and knowing the difference between mild symptoms and anaphylaxis matters.
For mild hives or itching, an antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) may help. But antihistamines do not treat anaphylaxis and should never delay epinephrine.
If your child has trouble breathing, lip or tongue swelling, repeated vomiting, faintness, or symptoms involving more than one body system, use prescribed epinephrine right away and get emergency help.
Whether your child uses an epinephrine auto-injector or epinephrine nasal spray, make sure you know how to use it before you need it—and keep both prescribed doses with you in case a second dose is needed.
Save this post so you have it when you need it most. 💗
For general education only. Not a substitute for medical advice or evaluation. Brand examples are shown for education only; not sponsored or affiliated.

09/30/2026

In case you missed our webinar last night!!

A warmer way to experience pediatric care.Direct access. More time...

09/27/2026

Dr. Micky and I are hosting a live webinar Monday, September 29 at 6 PM. If you’ve been wondering what Zest Pediatrics Burbank will look like, come join us and bring your questions. 💙

Curious about Zest Pediatrics Burbank? 💙

Join Dr. Micky and Dr. Rungsima for a live webinar to learn how Zest works, what membership includes, how insurance fits in, and whether this style of pediatric care may be right for your family.

📅 September 29
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom
Bring your questions — this is meant to be a conversation, not a lecture.

🔗 Join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83785965855?from=addon

Want to learn more before the webinar?

https://zestpeds.com/burbank

Letter to Patients:
https://mcusercontent.com/3c75d4bb817d417e91bb255b0/files/7e431df2-64db-6688-639b-ce3ff7417b1b/ZPBurbank_Letter_to_Patients_.pdf

✨ Membership enrollment opens in October, and families on our interest list will receive a direct enrollment link.

Follow Zest Pediatrics Burbank here on Facebook and on Instagram for updates.
Dr. Micky & Dr. Rungsima

09/24/2026

Childproofing goes way beyond outlet covers. 💗

Some of the biggest risks are the everyday things we stop noticing — a purse on the floor, a loose button battery, vitamins that look like candy, laundry pods, v**e products, cosmetics, or something left behind after guests visit.

A quick tip: get down to your toddler’s eye level and look around the room. You may be surprised by what suddenly feels within reach.

Save this checklist and share it with grandparents, babysitters, and anyone who spends time in your home. 🏡

09/20/2026

It’s 9:45 PM… and your child may have gotten into something they shouldn’t have. 😳

Don’t wait for symptoms. Don’t wait for vomiting. And don’t guess what to do next.

☎️ Call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
It’s free, available 24/7, and they can help you figure out what to do based on what your child was exposed to, how much, their age, and their symptoms.

Sometimes the safest next step is simply watching at home. Other times, your child may need medical care right away.

📌 Save this post. You may never need the number, but if you do, you’ll be glad you have it.

If your child is having trouble breathing, is unconscious, having a seizure, or has another life-threatening symptom, call 911.

💗 Dr. Rungsima
Zest Pediatrics

For general education only and not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

09/17/2026

Vomiting can be stressful, especially when you’re trying to figure out what your baby or child should actually drink.

The biggest takeaway: small amounts, frequently. What you give depends on age and how much your child is vomiting.

For babies, breast milk, formula, or oral rehydration solution may be appropriate depending on the situation. For older kids, small sips of oral rehydration solution—and sometimes a frozen rehydration pop—can be easier to tolerate than a big drink all at once.

Watch the child, not just the number of times they vomit:
💧 Are they keeping some fluids down?
🚽 Are they still urinating?
🙂 Are they alert and acting reasonably well?

Seek care sooner for signs of dehydration, severe or worsening belly pain, green or bloody vomit, or if your child looks very ill.

Save this for the next stomach bug. 🤍

And if you’re not sure, a quick conversation with your pediatrician can help you decide what needs attention now—and what can safely wait.