Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, has pediatric pulmonologists — also known as chest or respiratory medicine specialists — who are nationally respected for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of pediatric pulmonary conditions.
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Study to look at effects of new greenery on children’s asthma
A new study by Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, will examine whether more trees and other plants in a neighborhood affects children’s asthma. The team, led by pediatric pulmonologist Scott […]
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Are there certain foods that help asthma? Foods high in vitamin D and antioxidants might
Are there foods that help asthma? There are indications that foods laden with vitamin D, such as oily fish like salmon, egg yolks, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants may help asthma, but there’s […]
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants can lead to respiratory conditions later
There is increasing evidence that severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in young children can have long-term effects such as wheezing and asthma, according to Ronald L. Morton, M.D., pediatric pulmonologist with Norton Children’s Pulmonology, […]
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Summertime RSV outbreak may signal prolonged traditional RSV season
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak of 2021 brought unprecedented summertime levels of the infection to states like Kentucky, raising some concerns about the traditional cold-weather season for RSV. At Norton Children’s, health care providers […]
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Allergic asthma most common in children
Allergic asthma affects more that 24 million people in the U.S., according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergic asthma is the most common type, with 60% of people with asthma experiencing this […]
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Study to look at effects of new greenery on children’s asthma
A new study by Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, will examine whether more trees and other plants in a neighborhood affects children’s asthma. The team, led by pediatric pulmonologist Scott […]
Read Full Story
Are there certain foods that help asthma? Foods high in vitamin D and antioxidants might
Are there foods that help asthma? There are indications that foods laden with vitamin D, such as oily fish like salmon, egg yolks, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants may help asthma, but there’s […]
Read Full Story
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants can lead to respiratory conditions later
There is increasing evidence that severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in young children can have long-term effects such as wheezing and asthma, according to Ronald L. Morton, M.D., pediatric pulmonologist with Norton Children’s Pulmonology, […]
Read Full Story
Summertime RSV outbreak may signal prolonged traditional RSV season
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak of 2021 brought unprecedented summertime levels of the infection to states like Kentucky, raising some concerns about the traditional cold-weather season for RSV. At Norton Children’s, health care providers […]
Read Full Story
Allergic asthma most common in children
Allergic asthma affects more that 24 million people in the U.S., according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergic asthma is the most common type, with 60% of people with asthma experiencing this […]
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