Table of Contents

Newborn to 3 Months: Nose-Breathing a Must; Throaty Gurgles: The Low-Down on Laryngomalacia; Feeding Issues Related to Breathing: Back to Sleep and Beyond: SIDS Prevention; Wheezing in a Newborn; Respiratory Infections in Newborns; Clear the Air for Your Newborn; 3-12 Months: Stuffy Nose: What's Up There?; More Throaty Noises; What is Stridor?; Feeding Issues for Healthy Breathing; Active vs. Sleeping Breathing; Respiratory Infections in Babies: Croup and Crud; Nebulizers: What's in Them?; 12-36 Months: Stuffy Nose/Runny Nose/Sinusitis from Friends and Foes; Snoring: What's That Noise? What is Sleep Apnea?; Choking Hazards: What is Safe to Eat; Hoarseness in Toddlers; Wheezing: Is it Asthma Yet?; Respiratory Illness in Toddlers: Welcome to Playgroup!; 3-5 years: Stuffy Runny Nose: Preschool is Here; Snoring: Getting Louder; More on Sleep Apnea; Choking Hazards: Risks for Preschoolers; Hoarseness in School; Managing Asthma for School; Respiratory Illnesses from School; 5-12 Years: Stuffy Nose/Runny Nose: When are They Allergies?; Snoring still Louder, with More Sleep Apnea; Hoarseness in Older Children; Asthma in Elementary School Years; Respiratory Illness: When are They too Sick to Go to School?; 13-18 Years: Stuffy Nose/Sinusitis: New Causes / New Treatments; Snoring: New Issues; Sleep Apnea: New Concerns; Hoarseness: New Reasons; Wheezing: New Responsibilities; Respiratory Illnesses in Teenagers: New Friends, New Infections.

Reviews

New parents are often overloaded with information, but Dr Shapiro succeeds in writing a book that is straightforward and easy to read, allowing the reader to get the big picture and understand what to worry about, and more importantly, what not to worry about. Take a Deep Breath will undoubtedly set your mind at ease and help everyone breathe a little easier. -- Scott W Cohen "Author of 'Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year'"

Take a Deep Breath is a breath of fresh air for every parent and doctor who cares about children. Dr Nina Shapiro cuts through what we need to know, and reassuringly tells us what we dont need to worry about. A must read for every parent and grandparent. -- Nancy Snyderman "NBC News Chief Medical Editor"

Take a Deep Breath is a must read for any parent or caregiver who has ever questioned or considered a child's breathing. From the top of the nose to the bottom of the lungs, Dr Nina Shapiro, simply and practically explains when you should worry, when you can relax and what you need to know. -- Tanya Remer Altmann "Author of 'Mommy Calls: Dr Tanya Answers Parents Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers (AAP)'"

Take A Deep Breath will keep parents from hyperventilating! It is the perfect handbook of breathing written by an impeccable surgeon who is, first and foremost, a mom. If this book were required for every new parent, it would save pediatricians a lot of time and parents a lot of heartache. -- Cara Natterson "Author of 'Worry Proof: A Pediatrician (and Mom) Explains Which Foods, Medicines, and Chemicals to Avoid to Have Safe and Healthy Children'"

Written in a clear, easy-to-read Q and A style, and divided by common issues in each age group, Dr Nina Shapiro teaches parents what they need to know, when to worry and when to relax about common health issues choking prevention and asthma, and what to do when your toddler sticks a toy up his nose! -- Ari Brown "Author of the 'Baby 411' book series"