Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. While many parents worry about the long-term implications of their child’s asthma, there’s hope: some children do grow ...

Learning that your child has asthma can be upsetting and lead to a lot of questions. How will they manage it in their daily lives? Will they be able to play sports? What should you do to help them ...

Air pollution is no longer just an environmental headline, it’s slowly becoming a daily health reality for children, especially those growing up in ci.

Editor's note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Flovent, ...

Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that infection with RSV in the first months of life can significantly raise the ...

From lingering coughs to silent breathing disorders, childhood lung problems are more common and more manageable than many ...

One out of every 12 school-age children has asthma, which is the most common reason for missed school days. Any time a child develops asthma symptoms, it’s worth looking at what they ate, touched, or ...

World Health Day is observed each year on April 7 th to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day serves as a global platform to raise awareness of major health ...

September marks the return to school for children after the summer holidays. While resuming normal routines is generally welcomed, it can present challenges for children with asthma. Research ...