Q: My boy has asthma but loves playing sports. Can kids with asthma grow up to be sports heroes?
Absolutely yes! To do that, though, you’ll need to get and keep asthma symptoms under control.
‘Basics’
Ask the Allergist: From Diagnosis to Touchdown
Published September - 29 - 2011
Fooled Allergies: Finding Truth and Confidence
Published August - 30 - 2011
Food labeling laws and peanut-free ballparks are a few signs there’s much greater awareness of food allergies nowadays. But are things really getting any better for our kids?
My daughter Brooke grew up owning food allergies, anaphylaxis, the whole bit. Yes, I was scared at first — terrified, really. She was a baby! With asthma,
rhinitis, eczema and reflux disease! Sick and malnourished!
HEPA: Help or Hype?
Published June - 16 - 2011
Let’s clear the air about something: There’s no quick answer to questions such asWhat kind of room air purifier should I buy?
Do I really need to spend the money for a HEPA filter?
What kind of vacuum should I get?
And you don’t want a quick paid-for endorsement or implied seal of approval to do the thinking for you. However, you can make informed decisions with a little advice from James Sublett, MD, a leading board-certified allergist and indoor air quality specialist. Read the rest of this entry »
On the Road Again
Published March - 3 - 2011
Cycling through Asthma
Nathan Houck rediscovered the joy of cycling at age 50 – but soon faced an old nemesis: “After a summer of bicycling nirvana, my childhood asthma rediscovered me.” A trip to the ER was a wake-up call, and he’s now struggling to find a balance between playing it safe and staying just as active as his bicycle-club friends. Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Allergist(TM): Exercise-Induced Asthma
Published November - 19 - 2010
By Timothy J. Craig, DO, FACAAI
Q: My daughter only has asthma symptoms while exercising, so why does she need allergy testing?
A: Some people don’t notice their breathing problems until they start to exercise or push their exercise to a higher level. This is true especially of children, who may think everyone breathes the way they do! Read the rest of this entry »
Performance Nutrition: Power to Win
Published August - 30 - 2010
By Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD
As a sports nutrition and fitness coach, I’m responsible for fueling high-profile, top-rated athletes whose careers depend on strategic intake and use of food! Food has purpose and will reward us when we keep a few facts in mind:
Easy on the Eyes: Keep Them Clean, Clear and Comfortable
Published April - 12 - 2010
When 10-year-old Andye came to play with my daughter Alanna, I would always limit their time in the basement – not just because that’s where the TV was, but also because Andye was allergic to our cats. These calico beauties scattered their dander throughout the house, but I knew it collected heavily in the carpeted, windowless room downstairs. Read the rest of this entry »
Fit to Breathe
Published March - 11 - 2010
By Lisa Dorfman, RD, CSSD, and Chef Michelle Austin
Be honest. You’re among friends–you can admit the truth. That New Year’s resolution to be fit and healthy is teetering just a wee bit, right? After all, this has been a tough asthma, cold and flu season for most of the country, and darned near impossible to keep up with work, kids and running errands—much less running a mile.
Introducing PRECIOUS Breathers, AANMA’s new program to help children under 5 breathe easier!
Published September - 21 - 2009
PRECIOUS Breathers is AANMA’s new initiative, developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, to help you identify and treat respiratory problems in little ones under 5. Here, you’ll find information about why your child might be having breathing problems—from common causes such as colds and teething, to more serious conditions such as asthma that require medical treatment. Check out our wealth of information and resources now, and stay tuned for our upcoming PRECIOUS Breathers podcast series and other special features! Click here!
Ask Dr. White
Published June - 3 - 2009
Dear Dr. White,
My 16-year-old daughter’s exercise-induced asthma is getting worse. We want to increase her lung capacity to keep her lungs strong, but she can’t do aerobic exercise anymore without her chest tightening up unbearably. Read the rest of this entry »
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