There are over five million cases of childhood asthma in the United States, making this illness the number one most chronic disease found in children. Hundreds of children die every year from this condition and most deaths could have been prevented with proper medical intervention. Though asthma is a common disorder, there is still very little understanding among the common population about treatment and prevention. Although asthma in children is the most common population, people of any age can suffer from this inflammatory disorder and adults can have an onset at any time. The best defense against life-threatening attacks for anyone at any age is knowledge. Parents are encouraged to get informed and to also train their children in proper management care and what to do in case of a sudden attack. If a child is diagnosed with this condition, and parents do not feel that they understand the disease or are not getting enough information, then they should speak with their health care providers or research preventative measures that can be found online. It will take a team approach to controlling the future health of a child.
A long-term, chronic disorder of the lungs and airways, asthma occurs when the airways become restricted and narrow with swelling or blockage caused by mucus. When asthma in children occurs, the asthmatic struggles with breathing. Air that is breathed in travels through a series of tubes called bronchi and into another series of smaller vessels called bronchioles. Theses tubes is where most asthma problems exist. Environmental agents can trigger spasms in the bronchi and bronchioles. The tubes will tighten and inflame and excess mucus will begin to form. During an attack, mucus can also begin to form in the lungs. This process is called Bronchospasm and is characterized by a tight feeling in chest. Coughing is another sign that air is struggling to pass through the bronchioles air ways and should indicate that a child is struggling to breathe. Other childhood asthma indicators can be wheezing, changes of skin color as oxygen is deprived, headaches, fatigue, irritability, or classic allergy symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose.
This chronic illness will most likely develop in a child before his or her fifth birthday. It was once thought that infants could not have Bronchospasm, but there is now proof that childhood asthma can begin in children as young as just a few weeks old. For reasons not yet known, this inflammatory disorder affects more boys than girls and boys have a one percent more likely chance of having a fatal asthma attack. As youngsters grow, their risk factors between girls and boys level and by the age of fifteen, the risks for severe asthma in children for both boys and girls are equal. There are cases where children outgrow this condition or the condition seems to decrease in severity and frequency. But, many continue to struggle with breathing problems well into adulthood. There is no indicator as to why some continue to have Bronchospasm later in life and why some do not.
Environmental agents are responsible for the onset of inflammatory disorders. The body's swelling and production of mucus is a natural reaction to allergens found in the air. When children have inflammatory lung problems, their bodies misread the allergens as harmful and begin to take action to keep the allergens from entering the airway systems. This is why an attack is often accompanied by other allergic-type symptoms. Dust mites, seasonal pollens, mold, and cockroach debris are among common triggers with animal dander being the most threatening of allergens to childhood asthma. Some viral infections can also trigger an asthma attack.
Having a child diagnosed with childhood asthma can be serious. But, with proper disease management which includes prevention, children can be expected to live a healthy life. There will be some restrictions and medications will most likely be necessary. But, today's scientific advancements in asthma in children studies are equipping the general population with knowledge that will help parents recognize an attack and administer effective treatment. Praying for God's direction and wisdom will also be beneficial. The Lord wants His own to seek Him, and when there is a sick child, the Lord desires to be the comforter. "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
When a child has exhibited any signs of an attack or when there is coughing and wheezing, then medical treatment must be sought immediately. It may even be necessary to make a trip to the emergency room where doctors can administer emergency breathing treatments that will open the airways. Working closely with a doctor is essential for long term health for asthma in children. Learning how to administer inhalers, take allergy drugs on a regular basis, and avoiding problematic environments will part of the over-all treatment plan.
A long-term, chronic disorder of the lungs and airways, asthma occurs when the airways become restricted and narrow with swelling or blockage caused by mucus. When asthma in children occurs, the asthmatic struggles with breathing. Air that is breathed in travels through a series of tubes called bronchi and into another series of smaller vessels called bronchioles. Theses tubes is where most asthma problems exist. Environmental agents can trigger spasms in the bronchi and bronchioles. The tubes will tighten and inflame and excess mucus will begin to form. During an attack, mucus can also begin to form in the lungs. This process is called Bronchospasm and is characterized by a tight feeling in chest. Coughing is another sign that air is struggling to pass through the bronchioles air ways and should indicate that a child is struggling to breathe. Other childhood asthma indicators can be wheezing, changes of skin color as oxygen is deprived, headaches, fatigue, irritability, or classic allergy symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose.
This chronic illness will most likely develop in a child before his or her fifth birthday. It was once thought that infants could not have Bronchospasm, but there is now proof that childhood asthma can begin in children as young as just a few weeks old. For reasons not yet known, this inflammatory disorder affects more boys than girls and boys have a one percent more likely chance of having a fatal asthma attack. As youngsters grow, their risk factors between girls and boys level and by the age of fifteen, the risks for severe asthma in children for both boys and girls are equal. There are cases where children outgrow this condition or the condition seems to decrease in severity and frequency. But, many continue to struggle with breathing problems well into adulthood. There is no indicator as to why some continue to have Bronchospasm later in life and why some do not.
Environmental agents are responsible for the onset of inflammatory disorders. The body's swelling and production of mucus is a natural reaction to allergens found in the air. When children have inflammatory lung problems, their bodies misread the allergens as harmful and begin to take action to keep the allergens from entering the airway systems. This is why an attack is often accompanied by other allergic-type symptoms. Dust mites, seasonal pollens, mold, and cockroach debris are among common triggers with animal dander being the most threatening of allergens to childhood asthma. Some viral infections can also trigger an asthma attack.
Having a child diagnosed with childhood asthma can be serious. But, with proper disease management which includes prevention, children can be expected to live a healthy life. There will be some restrictions and medications will most likely be necessary. But, today's scientific advancements in asthma in children studies are equipping the general population with knowledge that will help parents recognize an attack and administer effective treatment. Praying for God's direction and wisdom will also be beneficial. The Lord wants His own to seek Him, and when there is a sick child, the Lord desires to be the comforter. "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
When a child has exhibited any signs of an attack or when there is coughing and wheezing, then medical treatment must be sought immediately. It may even be necessary to make a trip to the emergency room where doctors can administer emergency breathing treatments that will open the airways. Working closely with a doctor is essential for long term health for asthma in children. Learning how to administer inhalers, take allergy drugs on a regular basis, and avoiding problematic environments will part of the over-all treatment plan.
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