Pediatric asthma
You and your child's pediatrician or allergist should work together as a team to create and carry out an asthma action plan. This plan should outline how to
The plan should also tell you when to call the nurse or doctor.
You should also have an emergency plan that outlines what to do when your child's asthma flares up. If your child is in school, make sure teachers, school nurses, physical education...
Read moreSo you have an asthmatic child at home. Chances are you also have quick-relief medicine, sometimes called "rescue inhalers" to give to... Read more »
Ancient Egyptians inhaled fumes of herbs heated on bricks. In the 19th century cigarettes were used. Finally, after about a hundred years... Read more »
Many people with asthma have a nebulizer as part of their treatment plan. A nebulizer is a machine that takes a liquid asthma medication... Read more »
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There were several messages on the PAGER Association Parent Forums this week on the topic of going away for the weekend when you have a... Read more »
The improper use of home nebulizers may lead to serious asthma complications or death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Michigan State University... Read more »
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Whooping cough (pertussis) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.Pertussis is an acute, highly contagious respiratory... Read more »
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Pediatric asthmaPreventionThere is no fool-proof method to prevent asthma attacks. The best way to reduce the number of attacks is to eliminate... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pediatric asthmaSymptomsDifficulty breathingFast (rapid) breathingShortness of breath, even at restTightness in the chestCoughNote: A persistent... Read more »
This is a study to determine the effectiveness of a drug treatment on children with both persistent asthma that is active during allergy season and... Read more »