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Do What You Can to Keep Your Infant from Catching RSV
While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be a cause of the common cold in older children and adults, it can be dangerous in infants. What can moms and dads do to keep this virus away from their infants? Continue reading
Clearing the Air
The adverse effects of exposing children to cigarette smoke are well documented. Taking steps to reduce your child’s exposure to secondhand smoke will help him or her avoid health risks for ear infections, asthma and lung cancer. Continue reading
How Cool Is Lung Cancer?
Today, nearly 4,000 children ages 18 and younger will try their first cigarette. Give your children the facts so they can make a healthier decision than lighting up. Continue reading
NBC 13 Video: Our Physician’s Take on Croup
If your child has ever had croup, you’re likely familiar with the cough that sounds somewhat like a barking seal. While that description might sound funny, croup—a respiratory condition triggered by a viral infection—is nothing to joke about. Continue reading
Wheeze In, Wheeze Out
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children and adolescents participate in an hour of physical activity every day, but when your child has asthma, every minute of exercise can be a struggle. Learn more about exercise-induced asthma, recognizing the signs of this serious condition, and treatment and prevention options. Continue reading
When Ragweed’s to Blame
Late summer through fall is known to be a high season for one of the most notorious airborne allergens: ragweed. Continue reading
Surviving Seasonal Allergies
Approximately 50 million Americans have some type of allergy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. If your teen copes with seasonal allergies, you can help him or her keep symptoms under control. Continue reading
Coping With a Colicky Baby
Fussiness. Crying. Screaming. More crying. Sound familiar? Whether you’re a new or experienced parent, caring for a colicky baby is a challenge. Continue reading
Providing Pulmonary Support
If your child suffers from a severe lung or heart condition, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may provide the support he or she needs to recover. Continue reading
Where There’s Smoke
You know the dangers of smoking, but you may not be aware of all of the effects it has on people around you—especially your children. Continue reading
