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...
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...
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of children in the U.S. Most children exhibit audible signs of asthma, such as coughing and wheezing. However, if your child has silent asthma, the symptoms may not be as...
Is your child dealing with mild-to-severe asthma? You may be wondering, “how do you beat asthma naturally?” The good news is that there are proven at-home remedies that can reduce the effects of asthma on your child. However, it’s...