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 says being prepared is the best way to manage asthma and reduce severe complications. “Knowledge […]
4 ways MyChart is helping families manage chronic illness
When kids have a chronic condition, there are many tasks to remember and track, not to mention disruptions to family routines. Whether they’re managing asthma, diabetes, juvenile arthritis or kidney disease, families juggle medical appointments, complex medication schedules, dietary restrictions and more to keep their children healthy. Fortunately, for these day-to-day tasks between visits, MyChart […]
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 […]
Dr. Rajeev Kishore looks forward to a retirement full of new adventures
Rajeev Kishore, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist, decided to go into pediatrics after his father encouraged him. Dr. Kishore’s father, who was also a physician, saw a need for the specialty in their native India. A family member recommended Akron Children’s, providing the impetus for Dr. Kishore to come to Akron. “Initially, my wife and […]
Pediatrician Dr. Catherine Walker helps kids and families breathe easy
What’s the easiest part of Dr. Catherine Walker’s job? Talking to kids all day, of course! Children are fun, they don’t take themselves too seriously and they often have more insight than we give them credit for, she says. From a baby’s giggles to a preschooler’s joke to a teen’s future goals, kids are what […]
