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Protect Your Child’s Hearing: Fireworks and Loud Noise Safety Guidance
'Tis the season for fireworks, concerts and other exposure to loud noises! Before you crank up the volume on summer fun, check out this advice about protecting your...
Sunscreen Safety 101: A Parent’s Guide to Prevent Sunburn
As the school year ends, parents and kiddos alike are planning for beach trips and pool days. To get ready for this fun in the sun, Grant Clinkingbeard, MD,...
Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office
As your child grows up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspect of their life, including healthcare. As they enter adolescence, it’s natural for them...
How to Correctly Use an Asthma Inhaler
Using an asthma inhaler for the first time? Or just need a refresher on the proper way to help your child use their inhaler? Tracy Marquette, RRT-AE-C, respiratory...
Managing High-Risk Asthma
Asthma, a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs, is characterized by airway inflammation, mucus production and narrowing of the airway. Andres Carrion,...
What Can Trigger Asthma?
Living with asthma can be a challenge, especially when triggers set off symptoms. Understanding what can trigger asthma is the first step to managing it effectively....
Understanding Asthma in Children
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, but for those whose children have been diagnosed with asthma, the challenges of managing this condition can feel...
Navigating Springtime Allergies
Spring is a wonderful time of year, full of blooming flowers, warm sunshine and plenty of outdoor activities. With pollen in full swing, spring also means the start of...
Healthier Screen Time Habits
In today’s digital age screens are an integral part of daily life for many teens and tweens through technology in school, social media use and other apps on smart...
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style and Good Health
We love to let the good times roll, especially this time of year. Catch Some Beads When you head out to the parades with a plan to catch a lot of throws, remember to...
Does My Child Have Asthma?
One in 10 Louisiana households with children have at least one child with asthma. Louisiana ranks in the top 25% of U.S. states for asthma-related deaths. Tracy...
Mardi Gras: Six Top Tips for Parading as a Parent
Mardi Gras is a special time of year for Louisianians. Whether you love the parades, are a king cake fanatic, or just enjoy the extra days off work and school, Carnival...
