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Asthma & Allergies

Tips for managing asthma, seasonal allergies, and respiratory symptoms in children—from inhalers to antihistamines.

Preventing and Managing Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Cooler Weather

Preventing and Managing Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Cooler Weather

As a mom, I notice a pattern every fall. My kids develop lingering coughs and sniffles. Strep throat and earaches begin to sneak into my home. It inevitably spreads to my husband or me. I fall asleep every night to the “ode to winter” soundtrack – cough, cough, sniffle, sniffle, hack,

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

If your child has been diagnosed with a drug allergy, chances are you have a lot of questions. My daughter was diagnosed with an allergy to amoxicillin a few years ago. She was OK, but it’s not an experience I’m likely to forget! Allergic reactions can be unnerving,

Managing Seasonal Allergies During Ragweed Season

Managing Seasonal Allergies During Ragweed Season

My kids have been back in school for just 7 days, and they already have runny noses and congestion. You know that old saying, the only things certain in life are death and taxes? I’d add laundry and runny noses to that! Fall can be a tricky time to

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Sports parents should live by the Boy Scouts' motto: Be prepared! At our house, it’s a race from the bus to the house for a snack, then straight to practice. If we can’t find the shin guards or ballet shoes, we’re in trouble. Older kids often

Pink Eye Treatments: What Actually Works

Pink Eye Treatments: What Actually Works

Pink eye can happen any time of year, but it’s common for it to rear its ugly red head in the winter and summer months. Winter viruses and secondary eye infections go together like peanut butter and jelly. But summer pink eye is also common! The germs that cause

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Allergy Medicine: What's the Difference Between Antihistamines?

If your child is suddenly sneezing more than a cartoon cat in a feather factory (channeling my inner Dad Joke), you're probably thinking about allergy medicine. This spring has been pretty brutal where I live. Everyone is complaining about the pollen. Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies knows

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Asthma Inhalers for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Types & Use

Getting a new asthma diagnosis or receiving a prescription for an inhaler or nebulizer can be very overwhelming for parents. Honestly, I felt overwhelmed the first time I learned about inhalers in school and had to practice counseling a patient! I'm sure my preceptor was laughing at me