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ExpertQA

• What medicines should I stock up on for the back-to-school season?

  You can’t prepare for every single product your child might need to use during the school year. You’re better off purchasing any special-situation ones as needed.

• Is exercise good or bad for kids with asthma?

  Exercise is good for everyone, including children with asthma! At the same time, running around is a potential trigger for wheezing, so if your child suffers from the condition and is struggling to keep up playing sports, talk to your pediatrician.

• I recently heard that eating burgers can cause asthma in kids. Is this true?

  Burgers don’t necessarily cause asthma. You’re referring to a recent study in which children who ate three or more burgers a week were found to be at a higher lifetime risk of asthma and wheezing.

• I always put sunscreen on my kids before they head to summer school, but I know they won’t reapply throughout the day. If I put sunscreen on my kids in the morning, will it last through lunch break?

  Your kids need to reapply sunscreen depending on the type of summer school program they’re attending and the amount of time they’re in the sun.

• If I take a multivitamin every day, will it help me avoid getting sick?

  It can, but remember that a multivitamin isn’t a magic pill.

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