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Asthma symptoms in children may mimic many other infections or allergies, such as a peanut allergy, croup, or a bacterial infection. Classic asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. If you suspect any of these symptoms, take your child to the doctor right away.
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A concern for Parents of Asthmatics: Will Corticosteroids stunt my child's growth?
So, your son or daughter has been diagnosed with asthma, and his or her doctor has prescribed systemic glucocorticosteroids (GC) like prednisone, and long-term inhaled GCs like Flovent or Pulmicort. Your concern is: Will this stunt my child's growth? This is a great question. In fact, according to "Allergy…
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Rick Frea, Health Pro, posted What Asthma Meds are Safe for Young… The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) estimates that…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, commented on Quarterly Progress Check: Getting… Sorry to hear you're not getting the support you need from your family. Have…
Rick Frea, Health Pro, posted What Are the Signs of an Asthma Attack… Although it's difficult to diagnose, kids can get asthma too. …
Sara Roswell, Health Guide, answered my son has missed about 3- 4 days from… I went through similar problems last year. I agree with Kathi, getting…
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