Inhalers and nebulizers are two different devices used to deliver quick-relief medicines (also called rescue or fast-acting medicines) or long-term control medicines (also called controller or maintenance medicines) directly into the lungs. Inhalers Inhalers are portable, handheld devices that are available in two types: Metered dose inhalers (MDI) are the most …
admin 
Wheezing and Asthma in Infants
Millions of kids under the age of 18 have asthma. Most develop symptoms by age 6; some do as young as by age 3. Asthma is becoming more common in developed countries, though no one knows exactly why. But researchers are sure of one thing: Kids are more likely to develop …
When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma
One of the main goals of parents whose kids have asthma is avoiding trips to the emergency room (ER) for breathing problems. But it’s also important to know when going to the ER is the right choice. You’ll be better prepared to make that decision if you discuss it with your …
Fibromyalgia
There’s a lot of disagreement among doctors when it comes to fibromyalgia. Theories differ as to what causes it and how best to treat it. There’s even disagreement about what to call it — some call it a syndrome, others a disorder, still others a chronic condition. Whatever you label …
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
At first, Tyler developed red patches and raised spots that turned purple and looked like bruises all over his legs and buttocks. Then he complained that his stomach and knees hurt. When his parents took him to the doctor to find out what was wrong, the doctor said that Tyler …
Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
Jumper’s knee — also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy — is an inflammation or injury of the patellar tendon, the cord-like tissue that joins the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone). Jumper’s knee is an overuse injury (when repeated movements cause tissue damage or irritation to a …
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplained rash. But no matter what symptoms appear, hearing the word “arthritis” in a diagnosis for your child can be unexpected and confusing. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, meaning that the joints get swollen, warm, and …
Living With Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly work against the body’s own tissues. It can be hard to diagnose because it can affect almost any organ in the body, and its symptoms — including joint pain, fatigue, muscle pain, rash, mouth ulcers, and hair loss — …
A Cold or Allergies: Which Is It?
My son has been sneezing for the past few weeks and blows his nose constantly. How can I tell if he has allergies or just a lingering cold? – Michelle Seasonal allergies and the common cold can be so much alike that it’s sometimes hard to tell the two apart. …
All About Allergies
Dust, cats, peanuts, cockroaches. An odd grouping, but one with a common thread — people can be allergic to them. Allergies are a major cause of illness in the United States. Up to 50 million Americans, including millions of kids, have some type of allergy. In fact, allergies lead to about 2 …