In the last several days, multiple parents have asked me about Enterovirus D68 infection which has received of press coverage. In the last week a few cases have been reported here in Connecticut, …
Why Asthma Won’t Keep Your Child Out Of the Olympics
The Olympics are a big deal in my house, especially to my wife, whose obsession with the Olympics is well documented. Personally, I love the Winter Olympics because I love the aesthetics, and the …
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Wheeze News Vol. 1
I'm excited to share some recent articles which shed light on topics I've covered previously here. This is a banner week for exciting new research due to the American Thoracic Society Conference. In …
No More Excuses– Get That Flu Vaccine Now For You And Your Family
If your child is my patient, you know that I have strong feelings about the influenza vaccine. Last week I made a girl cry because I told her that I think it is dangerous for her not to get the flu …
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Food Allergy Buzz: Will He Grow Out Of Asthma
Last week I met a number of bloggers who live in the greater Boston area as part of an event at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. I collaborated with one of the writers on this important …
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Is Acetaminophen Safe For Children With Asthma? A Case Study In The Difficulty Of Interpreting The Medical Literature
I've been away at the American Thoracic Society meeting in San Francisco. It's been a great opportunity to catch up with friends, network, and keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of …
Giving Asthma Medications to a Child: Some Great Videos
Asthma is one of the most common conditions I seen in my practice day to day. One of the most important factors in the success of an asthma treatment plan is medication delivery. The majority of …
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Thinking About Medications: A Guide for Parents
As a specialist, I often prescribe medication to my patients. Â I take this responsibility very seriously. IÂ spend a lot of time in clinic discussing concerns about medications with patients and their …
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Sleep training in a coughing child
NOTE: When I publish these question and answer sessions it is with the permission of the families. I am not using cases where I have a doctor patient relationship. Details have been changed to protect …