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• posted: Oct. 12, 2023
• Asthma

An asthma attack can be scary, especially if it happens to your child. There are some steps you can take to help prevent an asthma attack. Our pediatrician can tell Read More

• posted: Sep. 05, 2023
• Asthma,  Asthma Treatment

Asthma can affect how your child functions and how they’re able to play. This can impact how they perform in sports and can make it difficult if they aren’t getting Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2023
• Asthma

If your child suffers from asthma in the Alexandria, VA, area, you need an experienced doctor on your side. That’s why Dr. Lisa Rainey and Dr. Perdita Taylor-Zapata work closely Read More

• posted: May 19, 2023
• Diabetes,  Asthma,  Chronic Conditions,  Epilepsy,  Obesity,  Food allergies

If your child is dealing with a chronic condition, it can affect many aspects of their life. It can be difficult to pay attention in class if they’re dealing with Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2023
• Asthma

You want your child to live a healthy, active life, but what if your child has asthma? The truth is, asthma can be treated effectively by your pediatrician, so your Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2023
• Asthma

When you find out that your child has asthma, it’s important to know that they can still participate in their favorite activities and play just as well as other children. Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2023
• Asthma

Asthma is a common problem in children, and its effects can be serious. When your child has difficulty breathing, it’s scary for your child and for you. Your pediatrician can Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2022
• Asthma

Need help controlling your child’s asthma symptoms? Your pediatrician can help. We know that seeing your child cough, wheeze and have trouble taking a full breath can be more than a Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2020
• Asthma,  Childhood Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2020
• Asthma

Asthma still isn’t curable, but you can help your child live well with asthma by following a carefully crafted asthma action plan. This plan details your child’s symptoms and asthma Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2020
• Asthma

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2018
• Asthma

Childhood asthma is more common than you might think. In fact, it is the most common chronic disorder in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2016
• Asthma

Parents play a vital role in protecting the health of their children. Childhood asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and babies but can often present itself in Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2016
• Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath. During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More