CHILDHOOD ASTHMA

 

Asthma is a respiratory disease. The airways become inflamed, causing breathing problems. As the symptoms of asthma get worse, it makes it difficult to breathe. A wheezing sound of the breath is a very common symptom of asthma. Childhood asthma is very common because the immunity of children is weak, so they are soon vulnerable to seasonal diseases. Children may face trouble doing everyday tasks, such as playing sports, participating in an activity, sleeping, running, walking, etc. If asthma disease is not managed or treated on time, it can lead to a dangerous asthma attack.

Symptoms

Recognizing the symptoms of asthma in children can be difficult. Symptoms of Asthma are often matched with the common cold. But some symptoms indicate asthma. If any of the following symptoms are arising in your child then be sure to consult a doctor.

1.      Coughing, especially at night.

2.     Wheezing sound from breath.

3.     Rapid breathing even with normal activity.

4.     The child gets tired quickly.

5.     Difficulty swallowing food or water.

6.     Lightening or bluish discoloration of the face and nails.

Causes of childhood asthma

Despite advances in medical science, the exact cause of the disease is still not known. It is believed that this disease can be caused by some reasons that the child may be prone to asthma, such as - Family history of asthma or allergy problems, if a pregnant woman smokes, it can also cause the child to develop asthma in the future.  Viral infection can also sometimes cause asthma, especially in children younger than 6 months.

Treatment

According to Child Specialist in Noida, Asthma can be cured by detecting it at the right time and taking the right care of the child, this problem can be overcome. The treatment includes medication, inhaler, pump, sometimes hospital stay when the condition is worse.

If there is a very severe asthma attack that is not controlled by normal medication, the child needs emergency medical attention, and many times there is a need to admit it.  For the precautions, parents need to take care of their child’s food habits and lifestyle.