40 Years of Miracles: Celebrating Our NICU’s Legacy

40 Years of Miracles: Celebrating Our NICU’s Legacy

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU, has provided exceptional care since 1983. When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right...
How to Correctly Use an Asthma Inhaler

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 therapist and asthma educator with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares how to use an asthma...
Managing High-Risk Asthma

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, MD, pediatric pulmonologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, explains what makes a...
What Can Trigger Asthma?

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. Theron McCormick, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...