Asthma Support Group for parents of newly diagnosed asthmatic children

11/22/2022

11/21/2022

Have a child newly diagnosed with Asthma? All of the information out there can be overwhelming! Check out this article from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that provides some facts and debunks some myths!

Is asthma a psychological condition? Are asthma medications addictive? The experts at CHOP give you the facts about asthma and how it's treated.

11/21/2022

What exactly is Asthma? Watch this video from the NIH to learn more!

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects 1 in 13 Americans. People with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the...

11/16/2022

Ever feel confused 🧐about giving your child their asthma inhalers? Here's how you can be confident in your approach.

Metered Dose Inhalers, or MDIs, shoot medication through a nozzle to form a spray that comes out through the mouthpiece. This video demonstrates the proper u...

11/16/2022

Ever feel confused 🧐about giving your child their asthma inhalers? Here's how you can be confident in your approach.

This video demonstrates the proper use of the spacer without a mask.

11/16/2022

Ever feel confused 🧐about giving your child their asthma inhalers? Here's how you can be confident in your approach.

This video demonstrates the proper use of the spacer with a small mask.

11/16/2022

Have you ever heard of the asthma action plan for your child? Here's a video from Boston Children's Hospital that helps to better explain the use of this plan for your child with asthma.

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children. These videos highlight the importance of the asthma action plan when caring for patients with ast...

11/16/2022

Ever feel confused 🧐about giving your child their asthma inhalers? Here's how you can be confident in your approach.

Dry Powder Inhalers, or DPIs, work on the principle that the patient breathes in rapidly and deeply to deliver the medication. This video demonstrates the pr...

11/14/2022

Welcome to our practice's support page for parents of newly diagnosed asthmatic school aged children! Our practice consists of Family Nurse Practitioners wanting to promote the knowledge and health of both our patients and their families. Keep a lookout for informative videos and posts to come! Also, please feel free to send a request over to our group entitled "Asthma Support Group for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Asthmatic Children." In this group, you will be able to post questions, communicate more directly with us and with other parents.