Ellie Horvat, 12, couldn’t catch her breath, even while doing simple activities, like climbing stairs. It started after she contracted COVID-19 in November 2021. COVID can cause trouble breathing, which concerned Ellie and her mom, Sherri Horvat. “We worried that Ellie might have lingering effects from COVID because, months later, she still complained about shortness […]
Asthma 101: Make a plan
According to the American Lung Association, asthma is the most common chronic condition in children, affecting 6.1 million children under 18 in the U.S. If your child is part of this group, Lisa Sammon, DO, pediatric allergist/immunologist at Akron Children’s Hospital says being prepared is the best way to manage asthma and reduce severe complications. […]
Allergies or COVID-19: How to tell the difference?
Before COVID-19, parents wouldn’t think twice about sending kids to school with a sniffle and some tissues. Now, deciding whether a stuffy nose is from pollen or the onset of COVID-19 is a real concern for families. “Allergies are very prevalent in the general population. It is not uncommon for patients to experience various nasal […]
Guidance on asthma, flu and COVID-19
As guidance on COVID-19 continues to change, experts agree that focusing on the things we can control is the best medicine for preventing illness and asthma episodes this flu season. Guidance on asthma: Now is a good time to review your child’s asthma action plan with a provider and make sure you have the right medications to […]
Sally Phillips’ retirement will feature spontaneity and fun with family and friends
By the time Sally Phillips, clinical dietitian, graduated from Wooster High School, she’d been part of Wayne County 4-H club for 10 years. The practical knowledge and skills she learned, especially in food science and preparation, nutrition and wellness, kindled her interest in home economics. Initially, Sally wanted to work in the consumer foods industry, […]
Giving food allergies a dose of their own medicine
Sam Harris (11) didn’t like missing out on special treats at home or being careful around the lunch table at school because of his peanut allergy. Food avoidance was the only way Sam’s parents thought he could manage his allergy until they learned about oral immunotherapy (OIT) at Akron Children’s Hospital. “We wanted to give […]
