Treating asthma in children requires patience and flexibility not only with the child, but with the doctor as well. Careful planning and clear communication with all parties ensures the best results. Asthma in children is a growing problem due to environmental factors as well as genetic disorders. Understanding the disease and watching patterns concerning flare-ups will aid in treatment of the disease. When an attack occurs the airways leading to the lungs inflame causing breathing problems. There are many different reasons for flare-ups including allergies, exercise, and season changes. Studies show increase of people diagnosed with this disease and are actively searching for new triggers such as acid reflux disease. Due to the rising healthcare costs, effective management and home treatment options are important to any family dealing with this disease.
Recognizing characteristics of this disease are crucial to early treatment, which may lessen the long-term effects and possibly help identify the underlying cause. Left untreated, asthma in children can cause permanent damage to airways and lungs. Using an inhaler or other form of treatment protects the lungs and airway from permanent damage. Noticeable wheezing during the day as well as the night is a major sign of the disease. Coughing a lot, tightness in chest, short of breath, and getting tired after short periods of exercise are all symptoms. A variety of tests are available to test for this disease including, spirometry, peak expiratory flow (PEF), chest e-ray, and allergy tests. Spirometry is only used on children older than 5 and measures the capacity and speed at which air moves in and out of the body. Kids younger than 5 are tested through routine listening of the chest and general questions asked of the parents. PEF determines how fast a person can breathe air in and out during maximum effort. Chest x-rays help determine if disease is a factor causing the symptoms. Allergy tests are helpful in determining the onset of asthma in children. If caught early, treatment can be minimized due to the minimal damage caused by the disease. "Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14)
Two types of medications are used to control and heal the effects of this disease. Anti-inflammatory agents are preventative measures taken to decrease inflammation of the airways. This is particularly important in treating asthma in children to prevent permanent damage to the airways. The FDA is constantly introducing new drugs to help control inflammation, but occasionally drugs are taken off the market when studies show negative effects. Careful research and attention is needed in order to determine the best option for control. Bronchodilators are the other type of medication used which relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle creating a more open airway for better breathing. Constant study and research is being done to find new ways to treat and even this disease. Acid reflux raises concerns to some doctors, which has lead to extensive studies trying to link that disease with asthma in children. Rising numbers of diagnosed cases due to increased environmental factors puts breathing problems in the front of peoples minds as well as receiving high importance in the medical world as well as popular media. As the most common chronic disorder, a breathing disorder affects 6.5 million children under the age of 18. These are not kids that were diagnosed 10 years ago; these children are currently fighting the disease. The death count due to untreated or mistreated attacks was as high as 154 kids a year. Fatality of this disease is much less in children than elderly people, but should be considered a serious concern. Treating asthma in children created over half a million emergency room visits a year and is the third leading cause of hospitalization for kids younger than 15. Positive statistics show a decrease in hospitalization and deaths as the years go on possibly due to improvements of medication overall knowledge.
Controlling the disease and treating it are two different goals. Controlling asthma in children is usually accomplished by using breathing treatments or oral medication on a scheduled basis. Some people may need 4 treatments a day while others may need one. Depending on the severity of the disease and the identified triggers, treatments will vary. Fast acting inhalers are used when unexpected attacks occur. When the frequency of inhaler use increases the doctor should be notified to discuss a change in treatment plan or other possible causes for the problem. Creating the best environment possible to relieve respiratory distress is the safest and most natural way to treat the disease. Decreasing clutter is the most effective way to eliminate dust and dirt from the environment. Storing little items in plastic containers makes them easy to clean as well as easy to put away. Removing stuffed animals and other longhair fabrics decrease this possibility as well. Minimal (if any) exposure to smoke will dramatically aid when treating asthma in children. Make sure to wear a scarf over the mouth and face when the weather is cold. This will minimize the shock of going from warm to cold. Likewise, monitor pollen count and allergy index in the summer as well as the winter to determine the best times to go outside. Also monitor the medications taken to minimize if not eliminate the consumption of aspirin, which has been proven to trigger attacks.
Recognizing characteristics of this disease are crucial to early treatment, which may lessen the long-term effects and possibly help identify the underlying cause. Left untreated, asthma in children can cause permanent damage to airways and lungs. Using an inhaler or other form of treatment protects the lungs and airway from permanent damage. Noticeable wheezing during the day as well as the night is a major sign of the disease. Coughing a lot, tightness in chest, short of breath, and getting tired after short periods of exercise are all symptoms. A variety of tests are available to test for this disease including, spirometry, peak expiratory flow (PEF), chest e-ray, and allergy tests. Spirometry is only used on children older than 5 and measures the capacity and speed at which air moves in and out of the body. Kids younger than 5 are tested through routine listening of the chest and general questions asked of the parents. PEF determines how fast a person can breathe air in and out during maximum effort. Chest x-rays help determine if disease is a factor causing the symptoms. Allergy tests are helpful in determining the onset of asthma in children. If caught early, treatment can be minimized due to the minimal damage caused by the disease. "Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14)
Two types of medications are used to control and heal the effects of this disease. Anti-inflammatory agents are preventative measures taken to decrease inflammation of the airways. This is particularly important in treating asthma in children to prevent permanent damage to the airways. The FDA is constantly introducing new drugs to help control inflammation, but occasionally drugs are taken off the market when studies show negative effects. Careful research and attention is needed in order to determine the best option for control. Bronchodilators are the other type of medication used which relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle creating a more open airway for better breathing. Constant study and research is being done to find new ways to treat and even this disease. Acid reflux raises concerns to some doctors, which has lead to extensive studies trying to link that disease with asthma in children. Rising numbers of diagnosed cases due to increased environmental factors puts breathing problems in the front of peoples minds as well as receiving high importance in the medical world as well as popular media. As the most common chronic disorder, a breathing disorder affects 6.5 million children under the age of 18. These are not kids that were diagnosed 10 years ago; these children are currently fighting the disease. The death count due to untreated or mistreated attacks was as high as 154 kids a year. Fatality of this disease is much less in children than elderly people, but should be considered a serious concern. Treating asthma in children created over half a million emergency room visits a year and is the third leading cause of hospitalization for kids younger than 15. Positive statistics show a decrease in hospitalization and deaths as the years go on possibly due to improvements of medication overall knowledge.
Controlling the disease and treating it are two different goals. Controlling asthma in children is usually accomplished by using breathing treatments or oral medication on a scheduled basis. Some people may need 4 treatments a day while others may need one. Depending on the severity of the disease and the identified triggers, treatments will vary. Fast acting inhalers are used when unexpected attacks occur. When the frequency of inhaler use increases the doctor should be notified to discuss a change in treatment plan or other possible causes for the problem. Creating the best environment possible to relieve respiratory distress is the safest and most natural way to treat the disease. Decreasing clutter is the most effective way to eliminate dust and dirt from the environment. Storing little items in plastic containers makes them easy to clean as well as easy to put away. Removing stuffed animals and other longhair fabrics decrease this possibility as well. Minimal (if any) exposure to smoke will dramatically aid when treating asthma in children. Make sure to wear a scarf over the mouth and face when the weather is cold. This will minimize the shock of going from warm to cold. Likewise, monitor pollen count and allergy index in the summer as well as the winter to determine the best times to go outside. Also monitor the medications taken to minimize if not eliminate the consumption of aspirin, which has been proven to trigger attacks.
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