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...
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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...
Pulmonary diseases are any conditions that affect the lungs or the respiratory system in the body. The respiratory and pulmonary systems are the lungs and airways cavities. The body brings in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide through the lungs...