For kids with asthma, school can be tough to navigate. Asthma flare-ups can happen any time and any place. For asthmatics, one of the scariest things is having a flare-up when you aren’t prepared or expecting it. The best thing asthmatic kids – and their parents – can do is focus on controlling symptoms and […]
Asthma
What Parents Need to Know About Kids with Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory condition that is incurable but completely manageable. If your child has asthma, it’s important to understand your child’s condition and how you can help manage it. Here are a few things parents need to know about kids with asthma. Coughing One of the most common signs that your child may have […]
Foods that Trigger Asthma Attacks
Asthma attacks are no fun and sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere. Although individuals with asthma have different triggers that cause an attack, some foods are more prone to cause asthma than others. If your body is sensitive to a certain food, your immune system will attack it in different ways. For asthma […]
Why You Should have an Asthma Attack Plan
A January 2017 survey published in “Annals of the American Thoracic Society” concluded that in the management of chronic and persistent asthma, an active partnership between doctor and patient results in better outcomes. This is best achieved by creating and following a daily Asthma Action Plan. An asthma action plan is a written document that details how to treat a […]
Ten Questions To Ask Your Allergist About Asthma
Sure, experiencing breathing problems can be a bit of a hurdle. But, look at it this way – hurdles are meant to be jumped over. Asthma doesn’t have to stop you from living an active, healthy life. But, controlling your asthma means working with your doctor to identify the triggers behind asthma attacks and then […]
