From bed coverings to air purifiers, from pets to secondhand smoke, here are ideas to keep your child's asthma triggers under control.

Learn about asthma flare-ups in your child, including symptoms to recognize.

Detailed information on avoidance of allergens and treatment for allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots) and medicine.

Allergies are problems of the immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a “false alarm.” Normally, the human body defends itself against harmful things, such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes the defenses violently attack mostly mild things, such as dust, mold, or pollen.

Teens are more likely to know how to swim. But they are still at risk for drowning. Read on for important tips to help protect your teen from drowning.

This offers detailed information on heart-healthy eating for children.

Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children

Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80% of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.

Head lice are tiny parasitic bugs that can infest the skin. They live on people’s heads and feed on their blood. Head lice can cause intense itching.

A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's skin condition.