Childhood asthma

Asthma is common in adults than in children. Learn the differences between childhood and adult onset asthma, what triggers them to help prevent and manage its symptoms.

Asthma can be a challenging reality to deal with while growing up. There are times it can interfere with planned activities like sports. There are things an asthmatic child and the people around them must

I have asthma. Papa Tree has asthma. Usually it just occurs when we exercise- which means we haven't had any asthma problems for the last 2 years! (that's another story!) However, Willow had some wheezing episodes this winter. We have wondered if it might be the first sign of asthma. Dr. Gilgoff has some good…

Creating a safe and happy home is the goal of all parents, but sometimes we need help. We have 4 easy steps to help make your home safe for asthmatic kids.

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If you are a parent who manages your child’s asthma condition, one of the most challenging aspects can be understanding what triggers their symptoms. What triggers asthma in children is complex and can include a variety of factors, ranging from allergens to environmental pollutants.

Household cleaning products could be linked to childhood asthma, research published today suggests. More than five million people in Britain have asthma, including 1.1million children.

Childhood asthma is influenced by how immune cells respond to pathogens The way a young child’s immune system works seems to influence whether they will go on to develop temporary or persistent asthma. The finding could help identify more targeted treatments for different types of asthma, say researchers. By the time a child is 18 …

Asthma, or reactive airway disease, is a very common condition in childhood. Asthma causes recurrent cough and wheeze, especially when kids are sick or when they sleep. It can be confusing how to give a child a puffer so it works as well as it should. Let's review what is asthma (or what is reactive airway disease), and how to use a puffer to make them feel better.