Asthma Resource Center
Although asthma cannot be cured, with the right plan it can be managed very effectively. We’ve put together this Asthma Resource Center as an easy access collection of documents, videos, common questions and websites which have proven beneficial to our patients in managing asthma through the years. If you have any questions please give us a call at 954-965-7400/561-430-6330 or ask an asthma specialists via our online form.
Asthma Resources
Asthma FAQs Answered
Yes, in a recent study of over 1,000 children showed that exclusive breastfeeding for a mean of 4 months led to a lower incidence of wheezing and respiratory symptoms for the first 4 years of life, with the most significant effect occurring in the first 2 years of life.
Sonnenschein-van der Voort AM, Jaddoe VW et al. Duration and exclusiveness of breast feeding and childhood asthma-related symptoms. Eur Respir J. 2012:39;81-89
First of all, an intolerance to milk doesn't necessarily mean that one is allergic. If one has allergies, there is a greater predisposition for asthma; one would look for nighttime cough, prolonged cough with viral illness or cough with exercise.
Inhaler Updates
Inhaler Updates:
Inhaler Updates: As flu season approaches, make sure your child has all of his/her asthma medications. Pediatric Associates has been using inhalers with spacers in order to administer albuterol treatments to certain patients. Studies have shown that using an inhaler is just as effective as using the nebulizer. However, by using an inhaler, parents save significant time when giving their child respiratory medication. Children also prefer the inhaler because it is quicker and less stressful than sitting 15 minutes with a nebulizer. For additional information, please contact your provider at Pediatric Associates.
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Ask us about Asthma
Do you have a question about managing asthma? We’re glad to help. Submit your question below and one of our physicians who specializes in asthma will be happy to answer. Please allow us a little time to respond as we want to make sure to get you the best answer, directly from an asthma specialist. If you are having a life threatening emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.