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Ask the Supernanny a Question!

  Hello HealthCentral friends, HealthCentral is proud to announce our upcoming interview with Jo Frost, aka Nanny Jo, aka the Supernanny, on June 15th! We are honored to be able to have Ms. Frost as a guest and indulge in all the experience and knowledge she has about child rearing, health and exercise, and the ever dangerous potty-training;... Read moreChevron
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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Good Asthma Control Includes Being Able to Exercise Without Limitations

 A parent of one of my 10 year old asthma patients found that the Phys ed teacher frequently assigned her son to the goalie position during soccer games because of his exercise related breathing problems. The child was embarrassed and discouraged by his being singled out because of his soccer field struggles. The problem here is mom was... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Kathleen MacNaughton

Do Your Part for Asthma Awareness - Spread the Word!

This sharepost is aimed at all your parents of kids with asthma, and I know there are a lot of you out there. Asthma is one of the most common childhood health conditions nowadays. And, while many parents and other people who come into contact with asthma kids are quite familiar with asthma and how to manage it, there are still many who... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Kathleen MacNaughton

Taking Charge of Your Asthma Through More Effective Communication with Your Doctor

Let's face it... doctors today are extremely busy. You're lucky if you get 5 minutes of focused time with them on an office visit. I know there are exceptions, but that seems to be the general trend in today's world of scarce healthcare resources.   So, doesn't it make sense to get the most out of every doctor's visit? Asthma is a very... Read moreChevron
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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Is It OK to Use Expired Asthma Medicines?

You found your asthma medicine sitting at the bottom of your sock drawer and now you're wondering:  Can I still use it?  Is it safe?  Will it still work?  Is it okay to use expired asthma medicines?   Asthma medicine has a tendency to be expensive. One Advair Discus costs over $100 just for one month.  Even with... Read moreChevron

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