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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Pulmonary Testing

Dr. Hall’s Answer: I’m sorry to hear that your child has been ill. Certainly frequent colds are part of the package when your child starts daycare. In fact, studies estimate that a child in their first year of daycare will experience up to 10 colds! Unfortunately, if your child doesn’t attend daycare, they aren’t off …

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Formal articles on the Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of asthma

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Q&A Guides

Chronic Allergies and AsthmaLimiting Exposure to Secondhand SmokePulmonary Testing

Asthma & Environment

Asthma, Behavior, and Clueless ParentsCats, Dogs, Allergies, and AsthmaAsthma and CarsFast Facts on Indoor Air QualityBringing the Outdoors InBeyond Medicine For Asthma

Asthma Treatment

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Allergies & Asthma

DHA and Allergies, Asthma, or EczemaEggs, Fish, Milk, Nuts, and Peanuts for Babies?!Do Inhaled Steroids for Asthma Harm More Than They Help?WheezingFood AllergiesCommon Fumes Cause Asthma?

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