It is important for the parents to remember that close cooperation with the doctor is in the child’s best interest. They should never shy away from discussing their child with the doctor, even when they may feel that the progress is slow. After having taken the history and physically examining the child, the doctor may [...]

When bronchospasms cause the airways to become narrow, the capacity to quickly move air in and out of the lungs is significantly reduced. A simple, accurate way to test the extent of narrowing is to measure the peak expiratory flow (PEF). As the airways become narrower, the flow is lowered. Measurement of your PEF is [...]