Asthma is characterized by difficulty in breathing, frequent coughing episodes due to the narrowing and swelling caused in the airways, and mucus secretion. Asthma in kids has its own special challenges that interfere with their daily activities.
It’s important to control asthma to prevent severe asthma attacks and other related health hazards. A few ways to do so include:
Prevent or limit the exposure to asthma triggers
Avoid your kid to get exposed to allergens, and factors that trigger asthma, like pollens, dust, pollutants, pests, etc. Avoid your kid getting exposed to smoke or cigarettes as it majorly contributes to worsening the condition.
Prevent heartburn and acid reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux diseases characterized by heartburns and acid reflux contribute to asthma and can worsen the condition.
Keep your kid active
If physical activity isn’t one of the triggers to asthma or if it’s well-controlled encourage your kid to be physically active to support the lungs to work efficiently. Additionally, it will prevent your kid from putting on excess weight, as being overweight or obese also contributes to asthma making it worst.
Go for regular check-ups
Make sure you take your kid for regular check-ups for any kind of change needed in the treatment. Pay attention to dangerous signs of asthma, like severe chest congestion, inability to catch a breath, etc. that need immediate doctor’s attention.
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