ASTHMA

Asthma is the most common chronic, non-contagious respiratory condition occurring in children. It is defined as chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways as result of an allergic reaction that affects the respiratory tubules of the lungs, causing an overreaction by the lining of the bronchioles to various stimuli, e.g. dust, stress, and excitement. The inflammation causes obstruction of the air passages, which are often reversible, and manifests in the form of recurrent breathing problems. The condition occurs in both children and adults, although the condition is often more complex among children. Asthma occurs more frequently among boys than in girls. However, the trend changes after puberty, infection, allergenic, environmental, socio-economic and psychosocial factor. Examples are dust, pet hair, extreme emotion, food, etc.


PATIENT ADVICE:
• Reduce or remove as many asthma triggers from the environment of the child as possible.
• Use filters or hair ionizers to help make the air in the home cleaner and more comfortable.
• Make sure to clean the house regularly, especially in areas where dust mites tend to thrive and accumulate.
• In case of an attack, the child should immediately be instructed to rest and gevin the prescribed medication immediately.