| Is your child constantly sniffling? It might not be a cold, but it could be allergies. And allergies can be tough to live with. Find out how to help your child control their symptoms...and live a fuller life. Transcript >> |
| A snoring child may be cute to some people, but it could very well be a sign of allergies and allergic diseases, according to a new study. |
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| Geared towards parents, this article provides information on allergies in children, including special steps that parents should take in minimizing exposure to allergens in their children. |
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Childhood Asthma |
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This article will focus on some practical strategies to increase your control over asthma, increase your ability to communicate with your doctor, and finally how to determine when things are worse than you can handle at home and medical attention is necessary. |
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This article addresses some home asthma treatments and prevention for asthma |
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This article explains the basics of asthma in a clear and concise manner. |
Other Children's Health Articles |
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Information about hearing loss in children |
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Dr. Herschel Lessin explains why many children are frequently sick, reassuring parents that it is a normal part of childhood development. |
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Have you ever wondered about your child’s hearing? Parents or other family members are most often the first to recognize a child’s hearing difficulties. Since hearing is one of the primary modalities by which young children acquire new information, any suspicion of a hearing loss in your child warrants attention. |
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Families of children with progeria syndrome had welcome news this month, as two studies were released that revealed new information about this rare and devastating condition, which causes premature aging in children. |
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Experiencing or witnessing a seizure can be frightening, particularly if the seizure occurs in a child. While it is critical to diagnose and apply the best approach to treating seizures, the impact of epilepsy on a child's life often goes beyond the seizures themselves. |
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While some kids seem to suffer from headaches or stomach aches at all-too-convenient times in hopes of avoiding school or their piano lesion, some children suffer from migraine headaches or abdominal migraines that leave them feeling like they just want to lie down and sleep until the pain passes. |
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When a child has heartburn, it may be easy to overlook how problematic the long-term effects could be. But if it goes untreated, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can have long-term effects that may impact the health of your child. |
