Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. In a child with asthma, the airways are very sensitive. The lungs may be inflamed even though symptoms are not always present.
Children with asthma may be sensitive to respiratory illnesses. Certain weather conditions and particles or chemicals in the air can make asthma symptoms worse. Ongoing exposure to these substances can increase airway inflammation.
Asthma can be serious and even life-threatening. While there is no cure for asthma, the symptoms can be treated and kept under control so kids can lead healthy, active lives. The goal of asthma treatment is to prevent or reduce symptoms, so children can fully take part in regular physical activities and daily life. It is important to know and control asthma triggers and use asthma medicine as planned with your doctor.
Common symptoms of asthma in children are:
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound).
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
Tightness in the chest
Decreased ability to exercise
Children with asthma may be sensitive to respiratory illnesses. Certain weather conditions and particles or chemicals in the air can make asthma symptoms worse. Ongoing exposure to these substances can increase airway inflammation.
Asthma can be serious and even life-threatening. While there is no cure for asthma, the symptoms can be treated and kept under control so kids can lead healthy, active lives. The goal of asthma treatment is to prevent or reduce symptoms, so children can fully take part in regular physical activities and daily life. It is important to know and control asthma triggers and use asthma medicine as planned with your doctor.
Common symptoms of asthma in children are:
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound).
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
Tightness in the chest
Decreased ability to exercise