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How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
7 Surprising Facts About Asthma
... diagnosed with asthma, you might wish you could watch him 24/7 or be tempted to limit his activities... to prevent a flare-up. Asthma, an inflammatory disease of the airways (the tiny bronchi of the lungs...), is the most common chronic condition in children. No one knows exactly why asthma is so prevalent among kids...
Could My Child Have Asthma?
...Learning that their child has asthma is enough to knock the wind out of parents. But with childhood... asthma on the rise, more families are facing this challenge. Twelve percent of American children have... cause permanent lung damage; severe, acute ones can be life-threatening. For unclear reasons, asthma...
The Anti-Asthma Diet
... at the University of Wyoming in Laramie looking for clues to help fight childhood asthma -- a disease that has...-old daughter, who has remained asthma-free. But unlike most researchers who study asthma, Dr. Broughton isn... for the drastic increase in asthma rates, but my studies suggest it has much more to do with what we're feeding...
Asthma Symptoms and Treatment
... Asthma is a lung condition that causes someone to have difficulty breathing. During an asthma.... Asthma may be mild with occasional symptoms, or it may be severe with constant symptoms. Many things can... trigger an asthma attack, including the common cold and allergens, and substances that cause the immune...
Making Sense of Scary Symptoms
We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.
4 Ways to Prevent Asthma Attacks at Home
...Since most asthma attacks in children are caused by an allergic reaction, there's a lot... that parents can do to prevent or reduce asthma symptoms by limiting their child's exposure to allergens. Here... child from tobacco smoke. This is a significant asthma trigger. Some people think that smoking in a...
Baby Asthma Basics
...Asthma is on the rise in children -- rates have increased by 160 percent in kids 4 and younger.... No one is exactly sure why asthma rates are increasing, but it may be a combination of more pollutants... and in the environment, and better methods of diagnosis. Asthma is a chronic disease in which the airways to the lungs...
Get Smart About Asthma
... with a thin layer of mucus. When a child has asthma, these tiny tubes become inflamed, making them very..., or become short of breath.
Although 80 percent of children with asthma are now thought to develop... to bronchitis, pneumonia, or viral bronchiolitis, recurring wheezing usually means asthma. However, a lack...
Quiz: Does Your Child Have Allergies or a Cold?
Your child is sneezing, blowing her nose, coughing.... Has she picked up some kind of bug? Maybe not. Take our quiz and find out whether your child is exhibiting symptoms of allergies or your basic cold.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
Quiz: Is Your Kid Addicted to Video Games?
There's nothing wrong with your child playing an online or console video game or two (or even three). But do you worry that this pastime may be turning into a problem? Our quiz will help you spot signs of potential trouble.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide
Researchers now believe you can pick up signs of autism in a baby just under 4 months of age. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Is It Autism? First Signs & Important Treatments
Learn more about what some of the very first signs of autism are, get up-to-date on common and newer treatments, and find out why early intervention is crucial to helping the development of your little one.
