Coughing, wheezing, and trouble getting a deep breath stop the Big Bad Wolf from blowing down the 3 Little Pigs' house of straw. Jiggs the Pig steps up to help him get to the doctor to find out what's gone wrong with his world-famous huff and puff.
What's That Mean? - Asthma
A is for Asthma
This episode covers the "signs" and "symptoms" of asthma. These are the things that you can see, hear, or feel - like a cough, wheeze, or tightness in the chest.
Before the doctor can tell Big if he has asthma, he has to do an examination. This video lets kids know what to expect during the examination and assures them "it won't take long, and it doesn't hurt a bit."
Dr. Yan gives Big his official diagnosis: asthma. He explains that while asthma can't be cured, it can be controlled and he introduces Big and Jiggs to the "Asthma Action Plan."
What's That Mean: Asthma Attack or Flare
Nurse Nightingale teaches Big about the different ways he might take his asthma medicines, including overviews on inhalers, nebulizers, and spacers.
Along with his mom and dad, Big learns about "rescue" and "maintenance" medicines for asthma, how they're different, and why they're both very important.
M is for Maintenance Medicine
R is for Rescue Medicines
T is for Triggers
What's That Mean: Asthma Triggers
Big learns that "triggers" -- things like smoke, pollution, pet dander, and pollen -- can make his asthma worse or even bring on an asthma attack.
What's That Mean: Incentive Spirometer
N is for Nebulizers
What's That Mean: Nebulizer
What's That Mean? - Cleaning Asthma Spacers
What's That Mean: Spacer
What's That Mean? - Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
What's That Mean? - Using a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
What's That Mean? - Taking Care of a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
Using a dry powder inhaler (DPI) is quite different from using a metered dose inhaler (MDI). This video shows how to use and manage dry powder inhalers.
What's That Mean: Metered Dose Inhaler
What's That Mean? - Priming a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
What's That Mean? - Using a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Correct technique when using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer can improve the effectiveness of the medicine, and this video shows how.
Correct technique when using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer and a face mask for a small child can improve the effectiveness of the medicine, and this video shows how.
What's That Mean? - Using a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Mask
Kids play hard and sometimes things get busted. Lorrin and Daniel cover the basics of bone fractures, fracture care, and why it's important to take good care of kids' bones.
F is for Fractures
What's That Mean: Comminuted and Crush Fractures
What's That Mean: Complete Fracture
What's That Mean: Compound (Open) and Closed Fractures
What's That Mean: Displaced / Non-Displaced Fractures
What's That Mean: Greenstick Fracture
What's That Mean: Torus (or Buckle) Fracture
Helping parents understand bronchiolitis can help them care for their child with bronchiolitis whether in the hospital or at home.
B is for Bronchitis
What's That Mean: Aspirate
An inflammation and/or infection of the main breathing passages, bronchitis mostly needs lots of supportive care. Daniel and Lorrin, and a few funny friends, show the support tools and treatments needed.
What's That Mean? - Bronchiolitis
What's That Mean? - Bronchiolitis: When to Seek Medical Care
There's nothing "new" about pneumonia. The Health Nuts Media kids give an overview of this serious lung infection.
P is for Pneumonia
What's That Mean? - Home Care for Bronchiolitis
What's That Mean: Pneumonia
What's That Mean: Pollen
What's That Mean: Ventilator
What's That Mean? - Wheezing
C is for Cancer
In a short overview, the Health Nuts kids discuss the serious issue of cancer and how laughter has been shown to be one of the best medicines to help fight back.
What's That Mean: Tumor
What's That Mean: Remission
What's That Mean: Leukemias
Coping with pain is challenging, but there are some ways to lessen pain without medications and good rules to follow when using pain medicines.
What does the pancreas do? Why does your body need insulin? What happens if you have too much or too little sugar (aka glucose) in your blood. Find out in this short animated video that answers the question "What is Diabetes?"
D is for Diabetes
What's That Mean: Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas makes very little insulin or no insulin at all. It is usually found in kids and young adults, which is why it used be be called juvenile diabetes.
J is for Juvenile Diabetes
What's That Mean: Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is by far the more common type - affecting 10 to 20 times as many people as type 1.
What's That Mean? - Diabetes Treatment
Monitoring blood glucose is essential for anyone with diabetes. Knowing how much sugar is in your blood helps you know how to take better care of yourself.
H is for Hyperglycemia
What's That Mean: Glucose
Knowledge is power. The more you know about diabetes and how to take care of yourself, the better you will be. This video shows that not even the sky is the limit for Juan!
Diabetes control is more effective if you focus on the choices made for diet and lifestyle than if you focus strictly on on controlling "good" or "bad" bloodwork lab numbers, such as exact glucose or hemoglobin A1c levels.
Having too much glucose in your blood (called hyperglycemia) or too little (called hypoglycemia) can be bad for your body. Learn to recognize the signs of each and what to do about it in this short video.
What's That Mean: Insulin
I is for Insulin
L is for Low Blood Sugar
What's That Mean? - Continuous Glucose Monitoring
What's That Mean? - Food Labels for Diabetics
Eating properly and getting good exercise are essential to keeping your diabetes under control. Learn the basics in this short animated video.
What's That Mean? - "Free" Foods (for Diabetes)
What's That Mean? - Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What's That Mean? - Good and Bad Numbers (for Diabetes)
What's That Mean? - Guilt-Free Snacking (for Diabetes)
What's That Mean: Hypoglycemia
What's That Mean? - Hemoglobin A1c
What's That Mean: Hyperglycemia
What's That Mean? - Chronic Disease
What's That Mean? - Blood Clots
What's That Mean? - Log-Journal
Immunizations provide a "super shield" against the "Nasty Evil Germ Squad (N.E.G.S.)" for Daniel and Lorrin in "Hit Me with Your Best Shot".
What's That Mean: Vaccines
V is for Vaccines
Preventing infection after a surgery is crucial to a successful outcome. Daniel and Lorrin discuss how to "keep it clean."
What's That Mean: Postoperative Infections
G is for Germs
What's That Mean: Germs
What's That Mean: Stopping Germs
K is for Keep it Clean
What's That Mean: Influenza
What's That Mean? - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
What people often call the "stomach flu" isn't usually influenza at all. It's what doctors call "gastroenteritis" and can be caused by lots of germs as shown with some fun in "G.I. Thought I Had the Flu".
What's That Mean: Appendicitis
Dehydration - being low on body fluids - can be very serious. Lorrin and Daniel explain its causes and cures.
Though we don't really need our appendix, it sure can cause problems when it gets inflamed. Daniel and Lorrin help explain what to expect when it needs to be removed.
What's That Mean: Gastroenteritis
What's That Mean: Diarrhea
S is for Stomach Bug
