Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates, Pulmonology

6 signs your child may have asthma

Louisville, Kentucky, is no stranger to allergies or asthma, so knowing what to look for in your child is important. Louisville routinely is ranked among the most challenging cities to live with asthma by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma can be controlled with medications and treatments, but many cases go undiagnosed. The…

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Infectious Disease, Norton Community Medical Associates

Louisville-area RSV cases continue rise

Norton Healthcare providers have diagnosed 651 cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area since September — more than triple the number of cases in the same period last year. Meanwhile, diagnoses of flu among children reached 1,211 as of mid December and account for 59% of the total number of…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Urology

When to start toilet training

It’s difficult to know when to start toilet training. You may have many potty training questions and the truth is, there is no right, definitive age to start. The timing is unique to each child; you may notice the child displaying behaviors that let you know it’s time. Starting before a child is ready may…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Center, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention & Wellness

Bad Australian flu season could spell trouble in U.S.

Australia just experienced one of its worst flu seasons on record, and experts are warning this could mean an early and rough flu season for the United States. Flu season in Australia usually spans from June to September and peaks in August. Officials say it started early this year, however, and the number of confirmed…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Suicide

New study shows parents may be unaware of a child’s suicidal thoughts

Suicide, including child suicide, is a public health issue. Suicide rates have been rising in nearly every U.S. state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2016, suicide became the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 34, according to the CDC. The CDC also reports 17.2 percent of…

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Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates

One-third of parents plan to skip the flu shot for their kids, according to survey

Even though a record number of kids died from the flu last year, many parents still aren’t protecting their children from the influenza virus. According to a recent report, 34 percent of U.S. parents said their child was unlikely to get the flu vaccine this year. The online poll focused on parents who had at…

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Back to School, Employee stories - Norton Childrens, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates

Measles is a greater threat than debunked vaccine safety claims

More than 41,000 children and adults in Europe have been infected with measles so far in 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the U.S. has seen 107 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The WHO reports that measles was at an all-time low in 2016. In…

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New Mom, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates

Does solid food over breastfeeding really help babies sleep better?

A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should exclusively breastfeed for the first four to six months, however a recent study has questioned whether starting solid food earlier leads to better sleep….

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ENT-Audiology, Norton Community Medical Associates, Patient Stories

4 questions to ask about ear infections

My son had his first ear infection when he was 8 months old. We were on vacation in Florida, his first beach vacation, when he spiked a fever of 104. Prior to this, he hadn’t had any ear infections or colds. We knew he had teeth coming in, so we chalked his fever up to…

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Allergy and Immunology, Health & Wellness, Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention & Wellness

Asthma leads to thousands of ER visits

Spring has sprung and so have the allergies, especially here in the Ohio Valley. However, what you think might be seasonal allergies could be asthma. “Asthma is a real problem in Kentucky,” said Nikki Boyd, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness. “In fact, asthma is one of the leading causes of trips to our emergency departments.”…

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Gastroenterology, Norton Community Medical Associates, Teens

Keeping constipation away: Grocery store swaps for increasing fiber

With so many children suffering from stomachaches due to constipation, parents need to be vigilant about how much fiber kids are eating. Fiber is a key component in staying regular. Simple grocery store swaps can increase your child’s fiber intake. Coupled with plenty of water and exercise, you can help prevent constipation. How much fiber…

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New Mom, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens Medical Center, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

Three causes of kids’ constipation and what you can do

Stomachaches seem to be a fact of life for younger children. But there is often a common cause: constipation. It’s one of the top reasons children go to Norton Children’s Emergency Departments at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital or Norton Children’s Medical Center. What causes constipation in children? Withholding “During potty training,…

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