Page 4 of Answers by Dr. Larry Chiaramonte

What is chronic eczema?

Eczema, like many other diseases, has a way of escalating from an acute condition (that is, one... Full Answer

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How can I relieve my child's eczema symptoms?

Skin care is an essential component to treatment of eczema in children. Moisture reduces... Full Answer

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What are common eczema triggers?

There are different causes and triggers of eczema. The role of some airborne allergens in... Full Answer

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How is eczema diagnosed?

As with other kinds of allergies, eczema has its triggers, although it is usually difficult to... Full Answer

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What happens if my child scratches an eczema rash?

The intense itching and scratching from eczema, often worse in the evening and during the... Full Answer

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What parts of my child's body might be affected by eczema?

Eczema or atopic dermatitis often begins in infancy with dry patches, or a rash on the cheeks,... Full Answer

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How can eczema affect my child's social life?

What makes eczema so difficult for many children is how it affects the way they learn to relate... Full Answer

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What are symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis) in babies and children?

Eczema, which is also called atopic dermatitis (AD), affects 8-15 percent of infants and

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What should I know about using a nebulizer to treat my child's asthma?

It is essential that nebulizer treatments for infants and small children be done with a mask over... Full Answer

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What should I know about using an asthma inhaler?

It is important to remember that the effectiveness of any medication is in part determined by... Full Answer

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What is an asthma action plan?

The crux of any asthma medication regimen is a color-coded "Asthma Action Plan." This is developed... Full Answer

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What are the disadvantages of using bronchodilators?

The primary "rescue" medication, the bronchodilator albuterol, does open up constricted airways in... Full Answer

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Why are medication routines hard for a child with allergy and asthma?

With allergies and asthma, routine is harder to establish, especially for children. Essentially,... Full Answer

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How can I remember to take my medication every day?

Taking daily medication requires commitment. When the medication is working, it's easy to forget... Full Answer

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How have asthma and allergy medications improved over the years?

Asthma and allergy medications are constantly being improved. However, while they get better at... Full Answer

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