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Oliver Buchannon
CLAPS MD

Dr. Farri, MD: Wayne, NJ Pediatric Pulmonologist helping breathless athletes & kids breathe easy.

Back-to-School Sports Readiness: Summer Deconditioning

Aug 19, 2026

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Back-to-School Sports Readiness: Summer Deconditioning

Pre-season respiratory defense, and family fun at the shore.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Beating the Late-Summer Heat: Keeping Young Athletes Safe & School-Ready

Aug 12, 2026

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3 min read

Beating the Late-Summer Heat: Keeping Young Athletes Safe & School-Ready

Beating Late-Summer Triggers, Ask Dr. Farri on Exercise-Induced Asthma & Freehold’s iPlay America — The CLAPS MD Takeaway

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD

Back to School

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Back-to-school readiness (Lungs, Mindset  & Strong Kids) ✏️

Aug 5, 2026

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3 min read

Back-to-school readiness (Lungs, Mindset & Strong Kids) ✏️

The #1 back-to-school tool is not in their backpack | Lawn care coughs | NJ's Bug Museum.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
🏕️ Pack Your Bags, Protect Your Lungs!

Jul 29, 2026

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1 min read

🏕️ Pack Your Bags, Protect Your Lungs!

From camp prep to shore breezes, keep your child’s lungs healthy all season long with CLAPS MD.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Is Your Humidifier Helping or Hurting Your Child’s Lungs?🌬️

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

Is Your Humidifier Helping or Hurting Your Child’s Lungs?🌬️

The Parent’s Essential Guide to Safe Humidifier Use, question about mold with Dr. Farri, and exploring Paterson’s Great Falls safely with the family.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
No More Late-Night Googling! The Smart Parent’s Guide to Summer Asthma, Albuterol Truths, and Cool Indoor Fun 🔭

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

No More Late-Night Googling! The Smart Parent’s Guide to Summer Asthma, Albuterol Truths, and Cool Indoor Fun 🔭

Your CLAPS MD guide to dodging late-night search panic, busting inhaler myths, and keeping kids cool in the Jersey heat.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Sunny Days Ahead: Healthy Habits for the Sunny Season☀️

Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

Sunny Days Ahead: Healthy Habits for the Sunny Season☀️

Beating the Heat Wave, Hydration, and Outdoor Play + Ultimate Backyard Picnic & Stargazing Night!

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
From Newborn Squeaks to Holiday Sparks: Debunking Inhaler Growth Myths, Age-by-Age Airway Tracking, and Safe July 4th Fun 🇺🇸

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

From Newborn Squeaks to Holiday Sparks: Debunking Inhaler Growth Myths, Age-by-Age Airway Tracking, and Safe July 4th Fun 🇺🇸

What we treat at every age, the truth about daily controller inhalers and height, and 3 local tri-state holiday events.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Why Do Cold Treats Make Some Children Cough? 🍦

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

Why Do Cold Treats Make Some Children Cough? 🍦

The science behind the "frozen treat shock," indoor soccer fun with Messi, and a giant breath of fresh air from our community!

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Understanding Common Cough 🫁 + Lung-Boosting Sports (no pool required!)

Jun 17, 2026

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2 min read

Understanding Common Cough 🫁 + Lung-Boosting Sports (no pool required!)

Plus: A special Father's Day note to our amazing CLAPS MD Dads! 💙

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Breathing Exercises Myths vs Medicine,  Home Lung Tracking & Nature Fun at Jakes Branch

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

Breathing Exercises Myths vs Medicine, Home Lung Tracking & Nature Fun at Jakes Branch

Uncover the truth about breathing exercises; how and when they help, track respiratory wellness at home, and enjoy a nature-filled adventure with the family.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Cooling Down Safely - Is the Air Conditioner Making them Cough? ❄️

Jun 3, 2026

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2 min read

Cooling Down Safely - Is the Air Conditioner Making them Cough? ❄️

Stay ahead of the summer "AC" Cough and real-life Animal Crossing adventures 🐟🌊

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Welcome to Summer! Decoding the "Chlorine Cough," Navigating the Unknown, and Carnival Fun 🏊‍♂️🎡

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Welcome to Summer! Decoding the "Chlorine Cough," Navigating the Unknown, and Carnival Fun 🏊‍♂️🎡

The "Chlorine Cough" 🏊‍♂️ + Questions without a crystal ball

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Respiratory Wellness: Weather, Wheeze, and new advances in pediatric lung care 🫁

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

Respiratory Wellness: Weather, Wheeze, and new advances in pediatric lung care 🫁

How Northeast temperature swings impact children’s lungs; cutting edge and fresh insights brought home by Dr Farri from ATS 2026

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Better Breathing Starts Here: The Asthma Paradox in Action

May 13, 2026

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Better Breathing Starts Here: The Asthma Paradox in Action

Using medication to need less medication—our approach to safer, long-term asthma control for children at CLAPS MD, plus a weekend family adventure at the SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival in NYC

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Are they too young for an asthma diagnosis? 🤔

May 6, 2026

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3 min read

Are they too young for an asthma diagnosis? 🤔

Why I might skip the chest X-ray for a chronic cough, and an indoor adventure in Florham Park!

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Bring the "fails" to your next visit! Plus: Farmers Market season 🍓

Apr 29, 2026

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2 min read

Bring the "fails" to your next visit! Plus: Farmers Market season 🍓

Turn your “fails” into fresh starts, decode that scary "barking" cough, and don’t miss what’s in season at the farmers market!

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Don’t Skip the Visit: Why We Want to See Your Child When They’re Well 🫁

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Don’t Skip the Visit: Why We Want to See Your Child When They’re Well 🫁

Playing offense with your child's asthma, the inhaler “addiction” myth, and Montclair Earth Fest

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Why I Usually Say “No” to the Pharmacy Cough Aisle 💊

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Why I Usually Say “No” to the Pharmacy Cough Aisle 💊

Understanding why suppressing a cough can do more harm than good—and what truly helps your child heal.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
What a March Madness Scare Teaches Us About Athlete Breathing, Spring cleaning cough?🫧

Apr 8, 2026

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5 min read

What a March Madness Scare Teaches Us About Athlete Breathing, Spring cleaning cough?🫧

What a March Madness Scare Teaches Us About Athlete Breathing, The Hidden "Spring Cleaning" Asthma Trap

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
When "Cute" Snoring is a Red Flag 🚩

Apr 1, 2026

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4 min read

When "Cute" Snoring is a Red Flag 🚩

Why your snoring child needs a pulmonologist, the great dairy myth, and NJ cherry blossoms.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD
Out of shape or Out of Air

Mar 25, 2026

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4 min read

Out of shape or Out of Air

Why sniffles become wheezes, the great humidifier debate, and the surprising role of indoor humidity.

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD

Natural Anti-inflammatory for Lungs

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"Natural Anti-Inflammatory for the Lungs?"

Mar 18, 2026

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4 min read

"Natural Anti-Inflammatory for the Lungs?"

Let's talk about food as medicine, the Gut-Lung axis, and spring break prep

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD

Breathless Athlete

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🤧 Cold or Early Allergies? Your Spring Airway Playbook inside

Mar 11, 2026

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3 min read

🤧 Cold or Early Allergies? Your Spring Airway Playbook inside

Breathing Room: CLAPS Family Health Guide

CLAPS MD
CLAPS MD

Breathing Room: The CLAPS Family Health Guide

Insights from Dr. Farri "the breathing Dr"to keep your child active, healthy, and breathing easy.

© 2026 Breathing Room: The CLAPS Family Health Guide.
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