Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder and is the most common chronic health problem among children. Children with asthma have attacks of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be very serious. These symptoms are caused by spasms of the air passages in the lungs. The air passages swell, become inflamed, and fill with mucus, making breathing difficult. Many asthma attacks occur when children get respiratory infections, including infections caused by common cold viruses. Attacks can also be caused by: exposure to cigarette smoke, stress, strenuous... 

Your pediatrician is an important part of your support network, especially during those first years of your baby’s life when parenting is new and uncertain. Questions about vaccinations and growth curves alone are enough to keep any mom and dad up at night. Parents should feel confident handing over some of this concern to their child’s doctor. But what happens when parents and pediatricians disagree? Should you follow your instincts or simply trust your doctor to know what’s best for your child? Meeting of the Minds Hilary Eriksen, a mother... 

Should I start cleaning my baby’s gums even before his teeth come in? Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth during bath time. You don’t need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over the gums. Bacteria in the mouth usually can’t harm the gums before the teeth emerge, but it can be hard to tell when the teeth are starting to push through, so you’ll want to start... 

Recently, experts conducted a small survey among kids in kindergarten: “What hurts you most?” The answers, in general, did not surprise – most children complained to their bellies. Unfortunately, kids cannot say exactly what they are concerned – the intestines, pancreas, or something else, so parents should carefully examine problems in new born babies  and respond quickly to the situation. Problems in new born babies Colic After two or three weeks after discharge from the hospital, in addition to all existing concerns, you may receive another... 

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious and dangerous infection of the respiratory tract caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough gets its name from the whooping sound the child makes when trying to draw breath after a coughing spell. Not all children with whooping cough make this sound; very young children may not be strong enough. Symptoms generally include those of a cold, such as runny nose and a cough that gradually worsens. Violent coughing spells frequently end with vomiting. Once the whooping stage begins, antibiotics are... 

Is your child in daycare? Then it’s probably just a matter of time before she comes home with a case of the highly contagious, pink eye. If your child comes home from school or daycare with an itchy, red eye, then beware. She likely has the common, and very contagious eye infection, conjunctivitis. Also known as pink eye, it is usually accompanied by a thick, yellow discharge, often crusting the eyes shut in the morning. Pink eye can be viral or bacterial in nature. Viral infections are self-limiting and need to run their course, whereas bacterial infections... 

Hair removal is the most in thing in today’s world. As we all jostle with each other to look smart and dashing, facial hair removal plays an extremely important role in making us presentable and appealing. It can be achieved with shaving or waxing but with laser hair removal, you can achieve it on a permanent basis. Moreover, people prefer to get it done permanently. Laser hair removal is something that makes it all the more worthwhile. As face is the most sensitive area, removing facial hair becomes the most difficult of laser hair removals, however,... 

Catherine Uden coos at her 5-month-old, Jack, as they sit quietly in the yoga studio. The instructor enters and taps on a bell. Jack looks up. Class has begun at Yoga One studio in Hollywood, Florida. For the next 25 minutes, they follow instructor Darlene Feinzig’s lead. Uden sings to Jack. She cradles his face and runs her hands down to his feet. She pulls his heels together, to stretch his hips and thighs. They are practicing Itsy Bitsy Yoga. “I think yoga is good for everybody,” says Uden, a Hollywood, Florida, elementary schoolteacher... 

how much calcium do I need? As a woman ages, her calcium needs change. Choose foods rich in calcium, including low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. If you can’t eat dairy foods, calcium is also in: sardines salmon shrimp broccoli collard and turnip greens sesame or sunflower seeds dried figs. What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? There are certain medications that can cause early or accelerated bone loss. Those include some seizure medications and medicines given after organ transplants. The University of Michigan Health System coordinates... 

A newborn baby always spreads excitement and happiness amongst the parents and the family members. Searching for the perfect baby furniture is the toughest, as well as the most exciting part of all the planning and decoration for the newest member of the house. When it comes to the baby cribs, round cribs are the latest trend, as they are more stylish and innovative as compared to the traditional baby cribs. Round Cribs Round cribs are the latest buzz amongst the baby furniture buyers. They are unique and they add glamor to the baby nursery due to their fashionable...