More than 20 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with asthma. Death rates have decreased over the last 5 years but the numbers of hospitalizations and emergency department visits for asthma attacks have remained the same. African-Americans and Puerto Ricans continue to top the charts as the two ethnic groups most severely affected by... Read more
A fairly new wave of tobacco smoking has infiltrated the lives of many of our young people at a time when almost half of U.S. states have banned smoking in most public places. It's called Hookah smoking and there are now more than 400 Hookah bars across America, mostly around college campuses and in urban cities. "It's... Read more
Asthma and Childhood Obesity: A Losing Combination When parents come into my office with their asthmatic children, they often ask these questions: "If my child loses weight, will he breathe better?" "My child is having trouble in PE (Physical Education). Will you excuse her from PE this year?" "Is my... Read more
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