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In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, we explore the world of pediatric asthma education with Dr. Mark Schnellinger, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s Minnesota and the author of The Medicine Stars, an adventure novel that helps middle schoolers understand asthma through storytelling.
We explore:
- The challenges families face during pediatric asthma crises, from medication access to socioeconomic barriers
- How The Medicine Stars blends storytelling and medical knowledge to educate children about asthma
- The role of schools, families, and communities in creating supportive environments
- Why empowerment through knowledge reduces fear and builds confidence for children with asthma
- Broader systemic issues and the future of pediatric asthma education and care
Dr. Schnellinger shares his journey from emergency medicine to creative author, showing how narrative can be a powerful tool to help children and families better understand asthma.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – Meet Dr. Mark Schnellinger
08:44 – Storytelling as a tool in medicine
15:38 – Helping kids understand asthma
21:40 – Lessons for parents and families
27:33 – Writing The Medicine Stars
33:20 – Final thoughts and reflections
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
- The Medicine Stars by Dr. Mark Schnellinger
- Asthma Canada Helpline
Connect with Certified Respiratory Educators for support and guidance: Asthma Canada Helpline - American Lung Association – Asthma Resources
Access educational tools and asthma management guides: lung.org/asthma - Camp Superkids
A summer camp that combines fun with asthma education: Camp Superkids – American Lung Association
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