Archive for October, 2007
Asthma - Specialist Care
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Does your child need to see an asthma specialist? This depends on severity. If your child’s asthma is at Step 3 or higher and requires daily preventative medicine, or if your child is under five years old, it is probably a good idea to work with a specialist, especially when designing the original treatment […]
Flax Seed Oil
Friday, October 26th, 2007Flax seed oil is derived from the seeds of the particular plant called Flax. This oil is significant in the sense that it promotes good health. The presence of alpha-lanoline acid (ALA) makes the flax seed oil very rich. This acid is also considered as an essential fatty acid which proves […]
Allergy Testing
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007A doctor needs to know exactly what your child is allergic to in order to treat allergies effectively. The best way to detect particular allergies is by taking a type of skin test called a prick or scratch test. Skin testing is the quickest and easiest way to test a child’s reaction to a […]
Amoryn, Seredyn and Mellodyn
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Amoryn does not give instant cure like other anti-depressants. It has to be administered regularly between two to six weeks before effects can be realized. It is widely reported that positive effect starts only after three to four weeks. A few side effects like sleeplessness and headaches are also reported […]
Identifying Allergies
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007How can you tell if your child has allergies? After your child has been diagnosed with asthma, your physician or nurse practitioner may recommend ,allergy testing. If a tendency toward allergies runs in your family, allergy testing is even more important. By identifying and treating your child’s allergies, you’ll be doing a lot to […]