Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system that causes inflammation of the airways and results in the asthma attack. Asthma is a common complaint in children. Children are more likely to suffer from this disease than girls. Controlling and managing a child's asthma decreases the frequency of attacks. There is no cure for asthma, however, attack prevention is easier when an action plan for the same follows.
1. Consult a pediatrician and develop a written action plan to prevent asthma attacks child . The plan will include a list of asthma medications, and instructions on when and how the child should take them. Preventive measures can prevent an attack. Write down all the symptoms that appear, detailing the severity, when it happened and for how long it lasted.
2. Write down and avoid asthma triggers known as a child. Other triggers require a process of elimination. Use non - allergic bedding for the child . Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around the child and prohibit pets from entering the child's room. Some medications, cold and dry environments, exercise, stress, and excessive excitement can also trigger seizures. Add newly discovered triggers to the list.
3. Recognize the symptoms of asthma before an attack. Take preventive measures, such as administration of fast-relief medications. Symptoms vary, but often include shortness of breath, coughing, and rapid breathing. Persistent night cough is a common symptom of childhood asthma. Get a maximum flow meter, which is a device that controls lung function. Plotting maximum values helps indicate when an attack is likely to occur.
4. Consult your pediatrician periodically. The doctor will check if the current medication is effective and prescribe a necessary alternative or additional medication. Bring the asthma plan to the appointment and inform the doctor of any new triggers or symptoms since the last visit.
5. Present updated copies of the plan to all physicians involved with the child, including nannies and teachers. This allows others to be aware of the possible triggers, the types of medicine the child consumes, when they are going to be taken and how to deal with an emergency. Include the child's address and contact numbers in the plan.
This article is purely informative, we have no power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any kind of diagnosis. We invite you to go to a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.
Tips
- Contact your doctor immediately in case of a severe asthma attack. Hospitalization may be necessary for the asthmatic child.
