admin Sleep Apnea is a relatively common disorder where the sufferer has one or more pauses in breathing, or weak breaths, when they are asleep. Because symptoms occur when you aren’t conscious and there are no blood tests that can detect it, sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. This is a concern to many professionals, as there …
Recently, food allergies have become a hot topic of conversation across the country. Specifically, more and more people have been self-diagnosing themselves as being “allergic” to gluten or lactose. However, this is a misconception, albeit a popular one. A recent survey found that 1/3 of the American public believes they have some form of food allergy. To …
For a variety of reasons, kids can have a hard time falling asleep at night or sleeping for extended periods of time. However, getting several hours of uninterrupted sleep is vital to a child’s physical and psychological development. For this reason, parents should work to ensure their children are getting enough rest. Here are six …
Because they have a number of overlapping symptoms, it can be easy to mistakenly believe that a child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) instead of a sleep disorder. However, while the two different maladies can sometimes be interrelated, they call for very different courses of treatment. Here’s a closer look at ADHD and a variety …
While spring and summer are thought of as the worst parts of allergy season, the fall and winter can also be challenging for children who have pollen, dust and other allergies common to the New York area. Ragweed flowers mature and release pollen in the fall, which triggers the allergic responses in the form of hay fever in more …
Because so many different things can trigger an asthma attack, it can be somewhat daunting to travel with an asthmatic child. However, by taking a number of preventative measures, your child can fully enjoy a family vacation or road trip. Pre-Trip Checklist Before traveling, you need to make sure that you have everything necessary to manage your …
Has your child suddenly become more accident-prone? Are they having problems concentrating or retaining new information? And are they finding it hard to fall asleep at night or wake up in the morning? If your child is exhibiting one or all of these symptoms on a regular basis, they may not be getting a good …
Diet can be a powerful tool in treating an abundance of conditions. Childhood asthma is no exception. Many parents may be oblivious to the fact that the foods your child eats, from crackers to juice to yogurt, may be exacerbating his or her asthma symptoms. A few simple tips, in addition to an overall healthy …
While many doctors used to forbid children with asthma from playing sports, recent studies have shown that kids with asthma should be playing sports instead of avoiding them.However, asthma tends to improve over time if the individual is playing a sport regularly, especially in children. According to information released by the American Academy of Allergy, …
Bedtime is one of the most important times of the day for a child. Not only does sleep give children a chance to rest after the day’s many activities, but it also allows time for their brain to rest and absorb the material learned throughout the day. So, it comes as no surprise that child …
