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Managing Asthma in Cold Weather

Trying to exercise in cold weather (that includes shoveling snow!) can trigger problems if you suffer from asthma. Experts believe that the cold, dry air of winter can irritate airways, causing the bronchial tubes to narrow. This can restrict airflow into your lungs! Adding exercise to the mix — your body’s breathing patterns change when you’re working out — can put even more strain on your lungs. For a person without asthma, exercise in cold weather may not be an issue. But for a person with asthma, you could be looking at an asthma attack. You may experience coughing (especially … Continue reading →

Asthma Camps

A study from the University of California’s San Diego School of Medicine shows that for children with asthma, attending a special camp can help improve asthma management skills. I could have told them that — back in high school, I spent two summers working as a counselor at Camp Superkids, an American Lung Association camp in New Jersey. Each week-long session gave kids with varying levels of asthma (and often allergies, too) a chance to do the things that normal kids do at camp. We played sports, swam in the lake, made crafts, sang songs, and told stories. Okay, back … Continue reading →

Special Needs Podcast Roundup – Week of September 27, 2011

Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup gives parents of children that have special needs some excellent suggestions of podcasts that are relevant to your life. Instead of searching all over the internet, hoping to stumble across these types of podcasts, you could simply start with this weekly list. It will save you a lot of precious time. The Parent’s Journal has a short episode that was released on September 26, 2011. This episode is about play-group ideas for toddlers and preschoolers who have physical disabilities. Kristi Sayers Menear, who is a Certified Adapted Physical Educator, shares her expertise in … Continue reading →

Are Your Child’s Unique Special Education Needs Being Met?

The whole purpose of special education is to facilitate the unique educational needs that some students with disabilities have. However, sometimes the focus shifts from meeting these particular needs to just managing the child’s challenging behaviors. As the parent of a special needs child, you have the right to insist upon appropriate educational adaptations to help your child succeed in school. If you believe your child needs services or accommodations he isn’t receiving, you’ve got to speak up. You can begin by scheduling an IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting with your child’s teachers and therapists. How do I know whether … Continue reading →

Severe Reactions To Bug Bites

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For one miserable summer when I was in elementary school, I had some bad reactions to mosquito bites. Two or more bites in a localized area and I would swell right up. The worst was the three bites on my cheek and forehead that swelled my left eye shut! Each time it happened, I ended up at the doctor’s office or in the emergency room for some heavy-duty antihistamines. And those shots always hurt! I’m lucky that my reactions weren’t worse — they were severe locally, but not system-wide. Systemic allergic reactions involve the whole body and usually are a … Continue reading →