Category Archives: Asthma

How to Use an Inhaler

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Lynne Markinac, MS, ANP

If you’ve been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or asthma, your doctor may have prescribed an inhaler as part of your treatment plan. An inhaler is a handheld device that delivers medicine in a measured dose while a … Continue reading →

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Asthma Action Plans

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dr. Barbara Moore

Because asthma varies over time (sometimes symptoms are absent, sometimes symptoms are minimal, and at other times, asthma symptoms are bad), asthma action plans are very important.  When a child has an asthma action plan, he or his parents and … Continue reading →

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Lung Function Testing in Children with Asthma

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dr. Barbara Moore

If you have a child with asthma, you probably know that their symptoms can vary for many reasons. One way to help assess your child’s asthma is a lung function test.  A lung function test (spirometry) evaluates how well your … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Planned-Care Visits for Asthma

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dr. Barbara Moore

Whether your child’s asthma is in good control or poor control makes a tremendous difference on your family’s quality of life and on your child’s overall health.  When asthma is in poor control, children miss an average of 18 days … Continue reading →

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