Asthma is a disease of the lungs, and the most common chronic disease in children. Common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. Asthma is likely caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, so it can run in families. Genetically, asthma, Read More
Asthma
Illness Trends in the Office
Pediatricians look forward to the week after Labor Day. Kids go back to school, giving a slow down to the crazy pace of summer physical season. Germs haven’t had time to circulate amongst classrooms and families. We breathe in the sweet air of September and gear up for the winter sick Read More
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Croup
With the first snowstorm of the year behind us it’s certainly starting to feel like winter. We hope our families have had a chance to enjoy the snow; whether that be sledding, building a snowman, or simply watching the snow fall while sipping some hot chocolate. Unfortunately with wintertime comes Read More
Cold and Allergy Remedies when Moms are Breastfeeding
It is the season for coughs and colds. As a mom you always worry; if you get sick who will care for the kids?!? This seems especially concerning when you have a new baby in the household. As always, we recommend prevention first. Wash hands often, rest, eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated. And of Read More