Category: Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Frequent Pediatric Antibiotics May Increase Asthma, Allergy Risks

Repeated antibiotic use before age 2 is associated with a higher risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life.

Pediatrics

FDA: Do Not Inhale Nitrous Oxide Products

The FDA has issued a public health alert warning consumers not to inhale or recreationally use any flavor of nitrous oxide products being sold in canisters, tanks, or chargers in retail stores.

Pediatrics

Long-term Use of Peanut Patch Shows Increased Benefit Over Time

Researchers assessed the long-term benefits of the Viaskin peanut patch in children with peanut allergies.

Pediatric Care

Diagnosis and Treatment of Preschool Wheeze Needs Improvement, UK Study Finds

A study into parents’ experiences of managing preschool wheeze identified problems with inconsistent terminology and uncertainty around diagnosis.

Prenatal

Adhering to Asthma Medication Safe During Pregnancy

There was no evidence found of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes with the use of inhaled asthma medications throughout pregnancy.

Neonatal

Impulse Oscillometry Effective for Assessing Lung Function in Preterm Infants

A multicenter study demonstrates that impulse oscillometry, a non-invasive method for measuring lung function, is an effective tool for assessing respiratory health in extremely preterm infants.