More than 21 million Americans have asthma (many of which are children). While there are countless reasons for the development of asthma in children, one that’s not as well known is sugar. According to scientific research, your child’s sugar...
Sometimes noisy breathing in children is not a big deal, and it will resolve independently. However, in other cases, noisy breathing may be cause for concern. If the sound of your child’s breathing is worrying you, it’s typically best...
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...
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...
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...