Apr 20, 2022 | Primary Care
The feeling of not being able to fully breathe can be a symptom of both asthma and anxiety, and it can be tricky to tell the difference between the two. Frank Courmier, MD, pulmonologist with Lourdes Physician Group Pulmonology in Lafayette, helps us untangle the...
Oct 15, 2021 | Patient Stories
Thirteen-year-old Paityn Martin has a dream. She has her heart set on playing softball for highly competitive perennial powerhouse for Kaplan High School. Right now, she’s honing her skills at second base by playing for both a recreational team- LA Hearts- and an...
Jun 25, 2021 | Children's Health
If you have a child with asthma, you probably know how diligent you need to be to ensure your child’s asthma is controlled and that they stay healthy. It’s sometimes a silent pain, because as a parent you can’t see your child’s lung swelling, and they may become...
May 21, 2021 | Children's Health
People often associate summer as the worst time of year for children who live with asthma, but that’s not necessarily true. For some kids, the cold of winter can be more detrimental for their symptoms. No matter what time of year it is, it’s important for parents and...
