Knowing Your Family History of Asthma
For those of you in the U.S., Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. That can mean dealing with a large group of extended family members you may not see throughout the year. (And there may be that one certain relative you want to avoid.....) We try to not discuss politics during family dinners.That's sure to start a fight. But as you are catching up with family members about their life, they may mention medical problems (especially for those of us who are a little *ahem* older) Do allergies & asthma run in your family? I didn't know there was a family history of asthma on my husband's side until AFTER my son was hospitalized - and THEN diagnosed with asthma. 25 years ago, I remember asking my Pediatrician if it was possible Middle Son had asthma. I had read an article in Parent's magazine about asthma, and all of the signs and symptoms sounded REALLY familiar. I noticed Middle Son was: Sicker more often than his older brother a...