Asthma- What You Should Know About It

Nowadays many are turning up with asthma problems and breathing issues and this is a problem which is considerably affecting America’s youth.  Those who are finding it difficult to breathe even on an occasional basis realize the seriousness of this condition however there are many things that can be done to help your child free up their airways and keep them clear and most people are only aware of some of the treatments available for asthmatics.

Naturally, the very first thing that you should do is take your child to the hospital or doctor’s office when they're experiencing difficulty breathing because in rare cases a child’s airway can become so inflamed that they are unable to pass air into their lungs and this can certainly become a crisis situation.  Once you have adequately treated the initial problem of difficult breathing and have had your doctor provide your child with an inhaler, you are going to know that you can address any further crisis on your own but, it's imperative to try and look for the cause of this asthmatic reaction.

To begin with it's a good idea to look at the 24 hours ahead of the asthma attack to see if there are possibly some clues in the foods your child ate or the beverages your child consumed that may have been different from any they have experienced in the past.  The time of year and outdoor activities should be included as possible triggers along with exposure to inhalants such as cigarette smoke.

If there are no obvious triggers or you aren't really sure what your child was exposed to then be sure to keep the inhaler with the child at all times.  Since you don’t actually know what triggered the asthma attack you can’t be certain when another issue may arise but be sure to keep an eye on your child and continue to monitor the different things that they are exposed to so that you can better predict when an attack may take place.

Many people do not realize that these attacks can be triggered by an allergy or by physical exercise and it is imperative to have this information if you have a child who has asthma.  Even if your child goes along fine without an attack for a long period of time does not mean that this is an isolated incident so be prepared because usually if a person has an attack they will usually have a recurrence down the road.  Having your child’s inhaler nearby and in a safe place will help you when and if they have another attack and this is a peace of mind that every parent of an asthmatic needs to have.