The symptoms of asthma in infants can be so subtle that you don't even realize infant asthma might be involved. It can be challenging to diagnose too, because your infant can't tell you in words how he or she is feeling. So doctors rely more on the parent's description of a pattern of symptoms and behavior, as well as family medical history, in deciding what type of breathing problem your baby may have.

1 out of every 10 kids has asthma today. So, if you find out your baby has asthma too, you'll have lots of company. If you do suspect infant asthma is causing your child's breathing problems, it's important to find out for sure as soon as you can.

In baby asthma, coughing is often the only symptom the infant will have...read more

Many people who have asthma are interested in alternative treatments for asthma. They think a more natural approach is more appealing than using an inhaler every day. One such treatment is sublingual immunotherapy, known as SLIT for short, or the lay term, allergy drops. This treatment option has been in use in Europe for many years, and people in the United States are starting to hear more and more about it too.

But does this approach really work as well as allergy shots for people with allergic asthma? My new article provides all the answers about SLIT... what it is, how it works, how effective it is, its pros and cons. Click the links below to learn more.

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