0:16 Intro

2:24 Asthma action plans

3:52 Asthma Peak Week

6:28 School nurse’s role

11:05 SMART inhaler strategy for kids

14:25 Addressing vaping among students

20:18 Discussing vaccines with children and parents

24:01 School air quality issues?

27:50 Final thoughts

29:42 Outro

As families jump into the new school year, this episode brings together Chicago-based allergist and immunologist Dr. Juanita Mora and pediatric pulmonologist Dr. S. Christy Sadreameli of Johns Hopkins Hospital to share their tips for making the return to school as smooth as possible in regard to lung health. 

The lively conversation homes in on asthma control and the phenomenon often referred to as ‘peak week,’ along with the prevalence and hazards of vaping and e-cigarettes affecting the school aged population. Grab your pencils and take notes!

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