In the United States, 1 in 12 children has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Maintaining your child’s health and avoiding respiratory problems can mean close monitoring by a pediatrician and lifestyle changes. Some common...
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It likely feels like just seeing the word “hypertension” can increase your blood pressure, especially in relation to your child. Most people know that systemic hypertension can create a host of health issues, but one type of hypertension that...
Your pediatrician is likely the first resource you consult when you want to know about your child’s health. You might ask them about nutrition, feeding, diaper and toilet habits, and growth and development. In order to get the answers...
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. It affects the lower respiratory tract, particularly the bronchioles, which are small branches of air tubes located in the lungs. This condition usually appears as a result of viral infections like...
Asthma, a chronic lung disease, inflames the airways, making breathing difficult. Asthma affects approximately 5.1 million children in America, making it a leading chronic disease. It is more frequent in male children but generally reverses in adulthood. Data shows...
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...
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...