Teens Are Binge Vaping During the Pandemic
Doctors in Canada are reporting that teens have resorted to binge vaping during the COVID-19 pandemic to cope with isolation and other stress.
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Prenatal Exposure to Cadmium Linked to Child Asthma, Allergies
Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergies, according to research presented at the ERS 2020 virtual Congress.
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Bubble CPAP – Cost Effective, Efficient, and Safe
New devices are continuing the life-saving impact of bubble CPAP technology, which, since 1973, has saved thousands of newborns with severe respiratory illnesses.
Tips for Securing Nasal Cannula in Infants and Children
Securing a nasal cannula on an infant or small child who needs oxygen therapy requires an adhesive solution that is both strong and delicate.
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AG Industries Launches Pediatric Full Face CPAP Mask
AG Industries has launched the Nonny full face CPAP mask, which includes a 3D mask cushion, forehead support, and an air vent.
Read More125 Pediatric Flu Deaths This Season, Worst Total Since 2009
An additional 20 pediatric flu deaths between Dec 28 and Feb 22 brings the season total to 125 — the most at this point in the season since the H1N1 pandemic of 2009.
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Newly Acquired Bubble CPAP Devices Already Successful at PA Hospital
Newborns at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Pennsylvania are already benefitting from the Family Additions Maternity Center’s recent acquisition of two bubble CPAP devices.
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Wildfire Increased Pediatric ER Visits for Breathing Problems
Researchers report that a 2017 wildfire near San Diego resulted in 16 more visits each day to the ER by children under the age of 19 for breathing complaints.
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Asthma Attacks in Pregnancy Linked to Complications for Mothers, Babies
Asthma attacks during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications for mothers and their babies, a Canadian study suggests.
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Childhood Asthma Tied to Family Cancer History
New research found that 20% of children with an asthma diagnosis had a family history of cancer, according to data presented at ACAAI 2019.
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Low Blood Oxygen Strongly Increases Sick Children’s Risk of Death
Low blood oxygen is more common in sick children than previously thought, and strongly increases...
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Allergies: Teenagers Needing Hospital Treatment Up 65% in Five Years
The number of children who received hospital treatment for allergies has increased by 65% across...
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More Cases of Whooping Cough Identified in Ohio Schools
Three additional cases of whooping cough have been found in students at Springboro High School,...
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn
Respiratory distress of the newborn (RDS) is a syndrome that occurs in premature infants secondary to insufficient surfactant production and structural immaturity of the infant’s lungs.
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Mental Health Issues Common for Adolescents with Insomnia
Adolescents diagnosed with insomnia have a high prevalence of concurrent mental health disorders...
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