Tag Archives: asthma

Your Child’s Breathing – PediaCast 490

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Show Notes Description Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel is back in the house as we explore your child’s breathing. We cover many terms and topics, including periodic breathing, respiratory distress, coughing, wheezing, stridor, asthma and croup… and we do […]

Halloween Safety & Asthma Express – PediaCast 444

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Show Notes Description Halloween is around the corner! This week we cover safety tips for families choosing costumes, carving pumpkins and heading outdoors for tricks and treats. Fall also brings wheezing. We consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of […]

Exercise-Induced Asthma – PediaCast 427

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Show Notes Description Breathing problems should not keep kids and teens from playing sports! Dr Tom Pommering and Allison Strouse visit the studio as we explore best practices for identifying exercise-induced asthma, treating symptoms and supporting young athletes on the […]

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine – PediaCast 384

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Show Notes Description Drs Kimberly Wolf, Jen Bryant and Frances Comer stop by the PediaCast Studio to talk about osteopathic manipulative medicine. We explore the differences (and similarities) between MDs and DOs and consider the utility of a “hands-on” approach […]

Flame Retardants, Throwing Injuries, Alice in Wonderland – PediaCast 374

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Show Notes Description We have lots coming your way this week! Our news segment covers the relationship between pets, allergies, obesity and the microbiome. We also consider flame retardants & behavior and the ideal start time for school. Then, Dr […]

School-Based Asthma Therapy – PediaCast 360

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Show Notes Description This week we review asthma (definition, cause, diagnosis, treatment, prevention) and explore the details of a unique school-based asthma therapy program (SBAT). Studio guests include Dr Beth Allen and Courtney Rowe. We hope you can join us… […]

Cough Medicine, Younger Siblings, Residency Training – PediaCast 343

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents (and Providers) Can Use! This week we cover Zika Virus and Microcephaly (with a research update!), allergy risk based on season of birth, hearing loss and […]

Screen Time, Bullying, Zip Lines – PediaCast 330

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another round of News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include an update on screen time recommendations, gut bacteria & asthma, treating Tourette syndrome, anti-bullying laws, heart disease & […]

Common Cold, Concussions, Toy Safety – PediaCast 306

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Show Notes DESCRIPTION Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for our inaugural show of 2015! Topics include asthma & bed-sharing, common cold & cold weather, concussion laws and concussion recovery, text reminders for flu vaccine, and toy-related injuries. TOPICS […]

Asthma & Mobile Technology II – PediaCast 295

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Dr David Stukus and Dr Nabeel Farooqui join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about asthma and mobile technology. In addition to the cause, diagnosis and treatment of asthma, we’ll discuss how mobile app technology is making it […]