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Introduction
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe properly.
When any people inhale, the air travels through the following structures:
- Air passes into the lungs and flows through progressively smaller airways called bronchi and then bronchioles. The lungs contain millions of these airways.
- All bronchioles lead to alveoli, which are microscopic sacs where oxygen is taken in and...
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Protecting Your Child From Food Allergies at Preschool
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Getting a Handle on Your Child's Fall Nasal Allergies
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Causes of Childhood Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
Asthma and Allergy Foundation State Honor Roll Summary
In the U.S., more than 5 million children have asthma, 2.2 million children have food allergies and an estimated 10 million children have other... Read more »
Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are... Read more »
Food Allergy Travel Tips
After my son was diagnosed with food allergies, our traveling days came to an abrupt halt. To get back in the swing of things, we started slowly... Read more »
Caring for a Child With a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side ...
Caring for a child with a chronic illness places many demands on a parent. While the practical challenges may be the most exhausting physically, they... Read more »
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