Breathing toxic fumes isn't safe for anyone, but pollution in the environment may harm children more than adults. Growing children eat more, ... Read More
Asthma: Kids
Your 3-Step Asthma Attack Action Plan
Once you're in the middle of an asthma attack, struggling for breath, the last thing you'll want to trouble yourself with is trying to ... Read More
Does Your Child Have Asthma? Look For the Signs
Diagnosing babies and toddlers with asthma is challenging, because it's difficult to measure lung function in this young group. What makes ... Read More
Are ‘Live’ Flu Shots Safe for Kids With Asthma?
Yearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, ... Read More
New Drug a Good Treatment Option for Severe Asthma in Kids
Asthma is the most common chronic disorder of childhood and affects more than 5 million children younger than 18, according to the U.S. ... Read More
How to Prevent Your Child With Asthma From Bullying
Black children are five times more likely to be admitted to the hospital due to asthma complications, which can often cause bullies to zero ... Read More
Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma
While climate change gets a lot of notice for its numerous negative impacts around the globe, children's allergies may not be among ... Read More
Keeping Classrooms Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children. There are currently about 5.1 million children with asthma under the age of 18. Black ... Read More
Make Summer Camp Safe for Your Child With Asthma & Allergies
With many summer camps open again this year, parents of kids with asthma and allergies need to make sure the one they choose is safe for ... Read More
Why Asthma Is 6 Times More Lethal For Black Children
Asthma attacks can prove deadly to kids, but a study shows that black American children are six times more likely to die of the illness than ... Read More
7 Beauty Benefits Of Rose Oil
Roses are beautiful and they can bring you beauty as well! Rose essential oil - not to be confused with rose water - has long been admired ... Read More
Safe Spaces: Your Child’s Asthma Checklist
Breathing easy is hard when you’re Black, literally and figuratively. African Americans are 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for ... Read More