Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that can damage the lungs and digestive system and affects about 40,000 children and adults in the United States. It causes thick, sticky mucus to build up inside the body’s airways and digestive...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has once again ignited discussions on the effects of vaccines on children. While some parents may see the risk of infections as low and decide to skip the vaccine, other families, states, countries, or even schools...
You may not know that coughing can sometimes benefit the human body- by flushing out harmful contaminants in the respiratory system. But a cough- whether wet or dry- is more often a symptom of acute respiratory infection. If your...
Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), causes airways to tighten and become inflamed during or after any physical activity, making breathing difficult. EIB is a relatively common condition for people of all ages, although children do seem...
When it comes to your child’s breathing problems, pediatric pulmonologists are the experts. They can prescribe medication, perform procedures to help treat your child’s respiratory condition and work with you to learn how to manage the symptoms of breathing...
Parents always want what’s best for their children, and finding the right pediatrician is crucial in ensuring they grow up healthy and happy. Parenting a newborn is very challenging, and you may find yourself visiting your pediatrician many times...
If your child has asthma, you probably already know it’s a condition that needs careful monitoring and treatment. But did you know there’s a possible link between asthma and pneumonia? This means that as a parent, you need to...
It’s no secret that young athletes are at high risk of developing a concussion. But what many people don’t know is that concussions can affect any child, even if they’re just playing around the house. Below are some important...
Seeing your child struggle to breathe can be incredibly upsetting for a parent. Does your child cough or wheeze after playing? Or are they having trouble breathing at night? In most cases, these are normal or treatable, but sometimes...
Asthma at night is a nightmare. It is bad enough when your child is awake, but why does it feel worse while they are sleeping? In sleep mode, you don’t have control over your body. So, when your child...