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Pediatrician Rosanne Sugay tells us how to address your child's asthma.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood. There are dozens if not hundreds of websites teaching people about asthma as a disease process and the various treatments available. Here's what you can do to help your child with asthma. It is in no way a comprehensive discussion, but it will give you a good start in allowing your child to keep his asthma under control.
1. KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD'S ASTHMA ATTACK LOOKS LIKE.
Not all wheezing is asthma and conversely not all asthma attacks have wheezing spells. Common signs and symptoms are:
2. KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS YOUR CHILD'S ASTHMA.
Each person has specific things that may cause them to have an asthma attack. If you know what your child's triggers are, you can make steps to avoid them.
3. WORK WITH YOUR DOCTOR TOWARD ASTHMA TREATMENT GOALS.
4. EMPOWER YOUR CHILD TO RECOGNIZE HIS OWN SYMPTOMS AND TRIGGERS.
The above steps are a good start to battling asthma and taking control of it. Remember that your doctor's treatment won't work if you don't implement his suggestions. And if your child is old enough, make sure you include your child in treating his condition.
About the Author:
Rosanne Sugay, M.D., Internist and Pediatrician, University Medical Center, Las Vegas , Nevada
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Does your child have asthma? How do you address your asthmatic child's needs? We'd love to know. Fill up the comment form below.
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