How to cure asthma in children |
Posted: April 19, 2016 |
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames or narrows the airways. Some common causes of asthma include shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the chest and wheezing. It has been noted that the symptoms of asthma are more prominent in the morning and night because of swollen or inflamed airways. Swollen airways also happen to make more mucus which might lead to further narrowing up of the airways. These defected airways tend to react strongly to the inhaled substances that might worsen the situation.
It is true that there is no absolute asthma cure but you can actually reduce the symptoms of asthma by being aware of the things that might trigger it. Allergens from pollens, dust, cockroaches and animal fur, substances that irritate or block the lungs such as sprays, smoke, pollution, cleaners, perfumes, smog, chemicals and dust at the workplace, additives in drinks and food like sulfites, upper respiratory infections such as cold and flu, strenuous workout and physical activity and an unhealthy lifestyle are some of the key things that trigger asthma. However, what affects one person may not affect the other.
How to diagnose asthma? There is a huge list to check via a doctor in order to diagnose asthma. The doctor will examine your family and medical history, he will then conduct several physical examinations and based on the results, he can decide the severity of asthma you have. It is the severity of the disease that will decide the requisite treatment of the disease. Moreover, some asthma attacks may occur only during certain places or during certain times of the year. The doctor will also examine the underlying conditions that may make managing asthma even more difficult.
Goal of an asthma treatment as well as the action plan is to control the disease and prevent the symptoms of asthma and thereby reducing the need for medicines. Together these will help maintain a good functioning of the lungs. The action plan for treating asthma is to provide guidance for the right medicines and avoiding triggers of the disease (except the physical activity) and tracking the changes noted. Asthma in children is common and is usually seen more in boys as compared to girls.
You can try a long list of medicines right from pills, corticosteroids to inhalers. These will prevent symptoms and thereby reduce the inflammations in the airways. Before you start adding medicines in your routine it is important for you to be aware of the risks as well as the side effects of the medicines that you consume. The common side effect of long term inhaled corticosteroids is Thrush (mouth infection). If you experience any side effects, you must pay a visit to your doctor without hesitation.
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