Infants or young children should have written asthma action plans prepared by their health care providers that can be used to monitor and manage their asthma just like older children with asthma. However, infants will need some special considerations particularly because they can’t use peak flow meters to gauge how much air is moving in […]
Home may be where the heart is, but it is also where your child’s asthma attacks could be triggered. Dust mites, cockroaches, pollens, animal dander, and molds may sound like something from a horror movie, but the truth is they are found in all homes even yours. This certainly doesn’t mean you’re a poor housekeeper. […]
How do you know if your child’s school will offer the proper support to keep her healthy and active with her asthma under control? As a start, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) developed a checklist:
Is your school free of tobacco smoke at all times even during school-sponsored events?
Does the school maintain good […]
Portable and ready to go in a minute, peak flow meters can be an important tool in your child’s arsenal of devices to manage her asthma symptoms. This small hand-held device, which measures how efficiently your child can move air out of her lungs, can move you away from just visually looking for asthma symptoms.
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Children, even as young as preschoolers, should have an understanding of what their condition is and how severe it could be. Talk with him about what signs and symptoms make him uncomfortable, and when he should mention them, for instance, to you, a caretaker, a teacher, or a coach.
These are symptoms maybe a feeling of […]
If your child has asthma one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the country today you may be worried that you have your work cut out for you. In a way, you do. Asthma, especially with more severe cases, is not something you take lightly. But, you’re not alone. Guidance from health […]
The following questionnaire helps us determine if an asthma sufferer is in control of his or her disease. The questions, to be answered with a “Yes” or “No”are:
Have you visited your doctor one or more times in the past six months because of your asthma?
Yes
No
Have you visited a hospital emergency room one or more times […]
The following questionnaire was developed by the American College Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology for further assessment of asthma sufferers:
Activities
When I walk or do simple chores, I have trouble breathing or I cough.
Yes
No
When I perform heavier work, such as walking up hills and stairs or doing chores that involve lifting, I have trouble breathing or I […]
The following self-assessment questionnaire helps determine the presence of symptoms that commonly raise suspicious of allergies. A significant number of “Yes” answers the following questions would indicate further testing and/or consultation with a doctor.
Do any blood relatives suffer from allergy syndromes (hay fever, asthma, skin rashes, and severe reactions to drugs or insect stings), food […]
In the bedroom
Follow steps to decrease dust exposure. Ideally, carpeting should be removed and mattresses encased in impermeable zippered covers. Foam rubber pillows and mattresses are particularly likely to become moldy.
Window condensation can lead to moisture and mold growth on the window frame. Books, leather products stuffed toys, wood paneling and wall paper paste also […]
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