Most children experience temporary bouts of coughing at one time or another. However, coughing can become worrisome (especially to parents) when it lasts for weeks or months. In most cases, coughs result from an upper respiratory infection (bacterial or...
Everyone reacts to potential asthma triggers differently. If you or your child has asthma, you could be one asthma trigger away from an asthma attack. That’s why it’s essential to know your or your child’s triggers so you can...
One in every thirteen Americans has asthma. So, there’s a good chance that you, your child, or someone you know has it. In many cases, people with moderate or severe asthma rely on Controllers daily. Long-term controllers help manage...
According to the CDC, 9.6% of American children have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In many cases, if a child doesn’t receive appropriate treatment, it can negatively affect schoolwork, relationships, and self-esteem. While ADHD isn’t “curable,” it can be manageable with...
In most cases, asthma is a lifelong condition. However, there is a possibility that your child’s asthma can go inactive, in remission, or decrease in severity. According to recent research on Asthma remission in children, eventual asthma remission is...
Children with asthma are usually diagnosed with asthma within their first five years. At this age, children may not be able to communicate about their symptoms. At times, it might appear that a child is fussy when having a...
In order to perform all functions, all cells in the body rely on oxygen. Oxygen enters the body through inhalation and is delivered to the cells in exchange for carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is then exhaled out of the...
Over 25 million Americans have experienced asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease, chronic inflammation of the lungs resulting in difficulty breathing or wheezing. Asthma can be a frightening disease for anyone, including parents witnessing their child...
The place where germs are most likely to enter the body is through the airways of the pulmonary system. This is why it is no surprise that there are so many different kinds of airway infections, especially in children....
Hearing your child struggle to breathe or have abnormal breathing can be terrifying and alarming. While some breathing changes are minor or temporary, most breathing changes should be taken seriously. Breathing is critical to the body’s functioning and the...