The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions have had a dramatic impact on all of us. By this time we’re all familiar with the guidance on washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but coping with lockdown can still be tough, especially if your child has a respiratory condition like […]
Winter can be a difficult time of year for children with asthma. Many children experience worse or more frequent symptoms because they are susceptible to certain triggers that occur at this time of year. Identifying your child’s asthma triggers is the first step to eliminating them, but it can be difficult to tell what is […]
Coughing is a common symptom in children, but it usually occurs along with other signs of a cold or infection, such as a runny nose or fever. If your child has been coughing for a while, without having these other symptoms, then something else might be going on. One of the possible causes is a […]
Snoring in children is often caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids at the back of the throat, so it should go away once they have been removed. However, there can be other reasons for snoring so it is still possible for your child to snore without their tonsils or adenoids, especially if they also have […]
Coughs, colds, and infections are very common in children. Most children will have at least 8 colds every year as they build up immunity to these common infections. Why Are Children More Likely to Catch Viral Infections? Children often mix in large groups in schools, nurseries, playgrounds and other spaces – some come in contact […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic influence on all our lives. It can be particularly confusing and upsetting for children, especially those who are at higher risk due to a respiratory condition. Here are some tips to help your child to understand what’s going on. Finding Time to Talk Set aside some quiet time […]
It’s important that everyone feels empowered to look after themselves, and it is vital that children also feel they have the tools to do this, especially in regards to their routine, what they eat and staying active.
The current strain of coronavirus (Covid-19) was first discovered in Wuhan, China towards the end of 2019. Since then, many thousands of people across the world have caught the virus, and Scientists have been carefully observing common symptoms and how the virus can impact the respiratory and immune system, to better understand its exact pathology.
Breathing is something that we take for granted so we often aren’t aware of how our bad habits can exacerbate conditions such as asthma. Teaching your child how to breathe deeply could help to improve the health of their lungs while also helping them to relax and feel fitter.
Growing awareness of the impact of air pollution has made many parents wonder about what they can do to protect their children’s lungs. Being aware of the risks is important so that you can take steps to reduce them as much as possible.