Breathe Well Live Well
ContributorNetwork – Childhood asthma is back in the news as parents in a Maryland school found that their asthmatic children had more episodes after being back in school from winter break, reports ABC 7. Their concerns are prompting another look at asthma and what families can do to help make life easier for kids who have it.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News
ContributorNetwork – Children who are overweight by 8 years old were found to have higher incidence of asthma and allergic sensitivity, according to a study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here are specifics on study findings and how they impact parent decisions.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News
ContributorNetwork – A Swedish study shows that pregnant women who are obese or overweight have an increased risk for giving birth to a baby with asthma. With more than one-third of women obese and asthma the most common childhood illness, this is an alarming link. Here is a by-the-numbers look at obesity in pregnancy, asthma in children and the connections between them.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News
ContributorNetwork – Botox, which is typically used to smooth out facial wrinkles, will soon be tested to determine if it can be of benefit to those who suffer from severe asthma.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News
ContributorNetwork – First Aid/CPR training teaches that lay responders cannot administer asthma inhalers or EpiPens. Sufferers must self-administer. Asthma and anaphylaxis are life-threatening. How can we help children cope with these conditions in public situations? Here are FAQs about asthma, allergy and children.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News