Preschool asthma (i.e., wheeze in children 5 years of age and younger) is a common condition. Indeed, a UK study reported that between 1990 and 1998, there was an increase in the prevalence of parent-reported preschool “wheeze ever” (from 16% to 29%), “current wheeze” (from 12%...
There is limited evidence regarding the benefits of using a written asthma action plan (WAAP) that has been improved using pictorial representation. Objective: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a WAAP in improving the QOL of children with bronchial asthma and also of their caregivers...
Among those below the age of 14, autism spectrum disorder is the top cause of disease burden while attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety/depressive disorders rank as the third and fifth leading cause respectively (asthma and low birth weight were the second and fourth causes ...
Plan ·2.1 CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN WORKING WITH UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN DETENTION AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS Page :S3 Suzan Song Plan ·2.2 PROS AND CONS: ELICITING THE TRAUMA NARRATIVE DURING THE ASYLUM MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION Page :S3 Lisa R. Fortuna Plan ·2.3 ACROSS THE BORDER: EXPERIEN...
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Eosinophils & Mast Cells, Food Allergies & Asthma Managing the Fall Flare of Pollens October 2, 2024 Nicole Smith I love the Fall – the changing of the tree colors, the temperature cooling down from summer heat, and when my children were little, the excitement of a new school year. ...
A mum whose son has asthma challenged us on our lack of accessible information and how complex navigation of the system is for the population who may not be as familiar with health services. A sister of a 16 year old who had died in Haven House, one of our local Children’s Hospices,...
In general, I am not overly worried about the virus and its impact on my son with his well-managed asthma; however, he has been planning to go to London on vacation in less than two weeks. It’s a wonderful opportunity for him to share the city that he loves with his boyfriend, Qui...
While that’s a lot, it is important to keep in mind that as cases are continuing to rise in most other school districts, leading to more than a fewtemporary school closures, they are actually dropping in GISD! Why? Staff and students in GISD are wearing masks and their active case co...
Asthma is a risk factor for fatal food anaphylaxis, which was noted in approximately 70 to 75% of fatalities in the UK and Australia data. Yet, the data didn’t distinguish whether poor asthma control was associated with a fatal outcome. ...