Evaluating Metered Dose Inhaler and Spacer Use
Young children taking inhaled asthma medications, such as albuterol and corticosteroids, often use a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Children are supposed to use spacers, a device that connects to their …
Young children taking inhaled asthma medications, such as albuterol and corticosteroids, often use a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Children are supposed to use spacers, a device that connects to their …
Did you know that your body is home to trillions of bacteria? These bacteria live on many different parts of your body – from your skin to your gut to …
What is making fall allergies so difficult this year? Some research suggests that increasing temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are allowing ragweed – one of the most common allergy-inducing weeds …
In a recent article published in the journal Pediatrics, our research team examined trends in bronchiolitis hospitalizations in the United States. Using a database compiled by the Agency for Healthcare …
Over the past 30 years, numerous research studies have reported on the effect of air pollution on respiratory health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), two key air contaminants …
Summertime means spending more time outdoors and a greater chance of getting bitten by insects. Not only can these bites irritate your child, they can also cause swelling and itching. …
Does the environment influence children’s health? This past January, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the 3rd edition of America’s Children and the Environment (ACE). This report presents …
In an article published last summer in the journal Pediatrics, researchers in Finland took a close look at pets and their impact on children’s respiratory health. The results? In a group of about …
What if we could track the spread of the flu by what people were searching for on the internet? Google has found a way to do just that—Google Flu Trends …
In a recent article published online by The Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers were interested in knowing whether inner-city children and suburban children had different viruses causing their respiratory infections. …