Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis): Causes and Treatment
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the redness and swelling of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and…
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Understanding Childhood Asthma
Did you know that asthma is the most common chronic condition among children? It’s also the third leading cause of…
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Managing Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is back in full force, and with the month of May continues a challenging time of year for…
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Recognizing Food Allergy Reactions
Food allergies have become increasingly common in recent decades. Many grandparents and parents cannot recall even one other child they…
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McKinley’s Story: Relief from severe asthma
Eight-year-old McKinley Mitchell spent years watching through a window as his siblings and cousins played outside. McKinley’s asthma and allergies…
Here Comes Allergy Season!
The Pacific Northwest is such a terrific place to live. Each season has its benefits, but I am always excited…
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Could your child have asthma? Take the quiz!
What is asthma? Asthma is essentially a condition in which the airways are more sensitive, or ‘twitchy’. Asthma triggers can…
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Allison’s Story: Allergies require help from big sister
Allison’s parents first discovered her allergies while the family attended their oldest daughter’s Back-to-School Night. “We will certainly never forget…
Marcus’ Story: A lifetime of limitations
For years, Marcus longed to play basketball with his twin brother, Nathan, without needing to stop for his inhaler. Despite…