Electronic cigarette use puts young people at risk of bronchitis, shortness of breath and other significant respiratory symptoms after just 30 days, according to a new study from the Center for Tobacco Research. The study found these teens were twice as likely to have bronchitis and 78% more likely to have shortness of breath. A…
Caring for your child’s cast requires extra steps and patience. If your child has broken a bone, you’re already familiar with the stress of the initial injury and getting them the help they need. Cast care during the weeks it takes to heal an injury can be time consuming and require extra caution, on top…
Autism screening is one of the many important reasons to bring your child to the pediatrician every year for their annual well-child checkup, even when your child is not due for any immunizations. The way your child speaks, plays, learns and acts could help a pediatrician determine any potential signs of autism. Autism is a…
Is your child ready to start kindergarten? Kindergarten readiness can serve as an important foundation for the rest of your child’s educational career — but it’s about more than academics. School readiness involves all aspects of your child’s development before they start school, including their social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and motor skills. These form the…
If a child complains of chest pain, it might sound alarming to parents, but did you know that most cases of chest pain in kids don’t indicate a heart issue? “Chest pain is relatively common when a child is growing. It’s a good idea to bring this up with your child’s pediatrician, but parents should…
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing symptoms like wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Childhood asthma affects many children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 1 in 12 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with asthma. In…
Summer’s over for the kids, and they’re headed back to school. “It’s supposed to be an exciting time, so why, as a parent, am I the one feeling so anxious about it?” If you have thoughts like that, just know — it’s totally normal, and you aren’t alone. A child starting school can be a…
Kids can experience migraine just like adults do, and if you experience migraine, you know how helpless you can feel until it passes. It is thought that even babies can get migraine headaches. Many parents want to know what causes migraine headaches in children and whether there are ways to provide relief or potentially avoid them….
Migraine in teenagers is relatively common. It can be a disabling neurologic condition that can interfere with school attendance, academic performance and other important obligations, like work and sports. Nearly 10% of children and teens deal with migraine, and more teenage girls will experience migraine, compared with teenage boys. Overall, increasing amounts of stress on…
Trampoline parks might be popular among kids, but they also pose many dangers to children because of the high risk of getting hurt at these types of facilities. Broken bones from bouncing on trampolines are common. Landing the wrong way can cause serious injuries, and a parent likely can’t prevent these types of injuries from…
Water safety should be a priority for all families, and parents must be aware of the dangers of drowning, especially among young children. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 4 and a top cause of death among teens. “Drowning can happen quietly and suddenly, whether or…
If your child suddenly develops hip pain or starts limping, and they were not injured, it could be a temporary condition called transient synovitis. Transient synovitis, also called toxic synovitis, is temporary inflammation of the hip that can cause limping and leg or hip pain in children. “This condition often develops after having a viral…