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Posted by: Lisa M. Ulrich, MD on Jun 11, 2025

Warm weather brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but for kids with asthma, it can also mean trouble breathing. Learn how ground-level ozone affects lung health, how to check air quality, and what you can do to keep kids safe and active all summer long.

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024

We like to look back at our most popular posts from 700 Children’s! Without further ado, here are the most-read articles from our team in 2024.

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Pediatric Insomnia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Remember, it's crucial to seek professional help if your child or adolescent is experiencing persistent sleep issues. Understanding and managing insomnia can lead to better sleep and overall well-being for young individuals.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Respiratory Toolbox for Kids Struggling to Breathe

Sep 25, 2024

Sometimes despite our best efforts, we need to take our child to the hospital. Let me ease your mind and share what our amazing respiratory therapists do to help your child heal! Read More

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Parasomnias: What Are They?

Aug 29, 2024

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that can occur in children and adolescents. These disorders include sleepwalking, sleep talking, and night terrors during sleep Read More

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When Should Your Child See a Sleep Specialist?

Mar 15, 2024

Remember that each child is unique, and some sleep disturbances are part of normal development. However, if you’re concerned about your child’s sleep patterns, don’t hesitate to reach out to a healthcare professional. Read More

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Understanding Sleep and Sleep Disorders

Mar 04, 2024

Sleep disorders are relatively common; it is estimated that approximately 25 to 50% of children experience some form of sleep problem during their childhood or adolescence. Read More

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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe

Jan 22, 2024

Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply. Read More

RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!

Nov 01, 2023

Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it? Read More

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RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?

Oct 18, 2023

Bronchiolitis is a viral disease and pretty common at this time of year. In fact, the majority of bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as RSV, which infects nearly all children by 2 years of age. Read More

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Pneumonia: When Should You Worry?

Jun 17, 2021

Cold and flu season can be a scary time for a parent. Deciding when your child needs to see their doctor can always be a tough decision. As a parent, you always wonder if this illness is just a head cold or the dreaded pneumonia. Pneumonia is defined as an infection of the air sac of the lungs. Read More