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Chronic Asthma Children
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Allergy and Asthma as Chronic Illness
There are several new voices about living with chronic illness: Jenni's Chronic Babe, Kris's Crazy Sexy Cancer, and Laurie Edwards author... Read more »
Asthma Camps for Asthmatic Children
I spent six happy summers at sleep away camp in the hills of rural Pennsylvania. What wasn't so happy was being allergic and asthmatic... Read more »
The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
So What is Asthma? Here's Our Updated Definition
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
How to Teach Your Child About Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease. That means your child is going to have it, in all probability, for a good long time, if not forever. The good... Read more »
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The Recovered: Asthma Symptom-Free And Reckless
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms,... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma GuidelinesThe U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists serve as bronchodilators,... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma affects about 7 million American children. Asthma has dramatically increased worldwide over the last few decades, in both developed and... Read more »
Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsChildren older than 6 months should receive an influenza vaccination every year. Children between 2 months and 2 years... Read more »
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