Almost 1 in 10 children have asthma in the U.S. The numbers seem to be increasing. With the right medications and an understanding of how to the use the medications, the symptoms of asthma can be controlled. However, a large percentage of children with asthma go through daily life with uncontrolled asthma. Unfortunately, the symptoms … Continue reading »
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Chicken Pox Vaccine: Why Vaccinate?
What is chicken pox? Chicken pox is caused by the varicella vaccine and it is extremely contagious. Initial symptoms may be similar to a cold: runny nose or congestion, cough, mild fever. Then the classic chicken pox rash develops one or two days later: little red spots that then develop a small blister, which then … Continue reading »
Surprised by Puberty
What can I do to make the smell go away? I’m always sweating. This was asked of me by a soft spoken girl who just entered the third grade. She’d been noticing the sweat and odor since first grade. She’d been too embarrassed to speak up and ask. But once her breasts began to develop … Continue reading »
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal. The medical term for it is acute otitis externa (AOE). It is associated with “swimmers” since residual water in the ear canal creates a moist environment that can lead to bacterial growth. However, any excess moisture due to sweat, other water activities, or even high … Continue reading »
The Barking Cough: An Overview of Croup
My kids both had a bad case of croup recently. At first, I thought it was just the start of a common cold. Then I heard it. That barking cough. My kids sounded like seals. Upon hearing that cough, I turned to my husband and said, “Did you hear that? They have a barking cough! … Continue reading »
