Asthma Health Center

Asthma is one of the most common disorders affecting children. As many as 10 percent of children have some degree of asthma, and the number has been rising steadily since about 1980.

Thankfully, advances in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma have dramatically improved life for these children. DrGreene's asthma topic center is here to help you on your quest for information.

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Cats, Dogs, Allergies, and Asthma

Because allergies to pets are common, people long assumed that exposure to pets made allergies more likely. A number of studies have turned this assumption upside down. The August 2003 Pediatrics Synopsis Book summarizes the current understanding. For a newborn coming into a home, or for a child who has not developed allergies, exposure to …

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Formal articles on the Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of asthma

BronchiolitisWheezingAsthma

Q&A Guides

Chronic Allergies and AsthmaInhaler Use for Asthma: A key to successful treatmentPulmonary Testing

Asthma & Environment

A Chemical Safety Net for Our KidsCat AllergiesAsthma and CarsAsthma and SARSCommon Fumes Cause Asthma?Asthma, Behavior, and Clueless Parents

Asthma Treatment

WheezingBeyond Medicine For AsthmaAsthma, Steroids, Growth, and HeightCarrots, Oranges, Garlic, Oats, Walnuts and Asthma“Novocaine” for Asthma?Breathing for Two

Allergies & Asthma

Chemicals in Your EnvironmentDiet Influences Asthma RiskDHA and Allergies, Asthma, or EczemaCats, Dogs, Allergies, and AsthmaCows, Cats, Siblings, and Immune HealthAsthma Star Power!

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