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In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers. Such triggers include inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause irritating daily symptoms that interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanaged asthma can cause dangerous asthma attacks.
Childhood asthma isn't a different disease from asthma in adults, but children face unique challenges. The condition is...
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Common childhood asthma symptoms include: A whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out. Shortness of breath. Chest congestion or tightness. Frequent coughing that worsens when your child: Has a viral infection. Is sleeping. Is exercising. Is in the cold air. Childhood asthma also might cause: Trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. Bouts of coughing or wheezing that ge...
Childhood asthma causes aren't fully understood. Some factors thought to be involved include having:
Increased immune system sensitivity causes the lungs and airways to swell and produce mucus when exposed to certain triggers. Reaction to a trigger can be delayed, making it more difficult to identify the trigger. Triggers vary from child to child and can include:
Sometimes, asthma symptoms occur with no apparent triggers.
Initial treatment depends on the severity of your child's asthma. The goal of asthma treatment is to keep symptoms under control, meaning that your child has:
Treating asthma involves both preventing symptoms and treating an asthma attack in progress. The right medicine for your child depends on a few things, including:
Careful planning and avoiding asthma triggers are the best ways to prevent asthma attacks.
See your child's health care provider when necessary. Check in regularly. Don't ignore signs that your child's asthma might not be under control, such as needing to use a quick-relief inhaler too often.
Asthma changes over time. Consulting your child's provider can help you make needed treatment adjustments to control symptoms....
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