Your Childs Health
One of the main worries a parent has for their children is their health. A child will have numerous illnesses as they are growing up, hopefully most of these will be minor temporary complaints, but there are more serious health problems aswell.In this section we will cover a number of child health problems, what their causes are and how they can be treated. We will look at the most common illnesses, both serious and minor.
Childrens Health - Asthma
The first topic we will look at is Asthma.What is Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the passageways that carry air to the lungs. These "airways" become narrow and the linings become swollen, irritated and inflamed. In children with asthma, they may be especially sensitive to many irritants, such as viral infections, cigarette and other smoke, cold air, and particles or chemicals in the air. Allergies to dust, animals, pollens and molds can also cause asthma.The narrowing and inflammation of the airways cause labored breathing, coughing, feelings of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Cough may be the first and sometimes the only symptom of early asthma. Other asthma symptoms are wheezing, fast breathing, or difficult breathing that uses extra muscles from the neck, abdomen and chest to help "draw in" air. Symptoms of asthma can be different for each person, depending on how often they occur or how much or how fast the airways become narrowed.
Asthma Triggers
Knowing what triggers asthma in you child is one way to help your childs health remain good. Certain things cause, or trigger, "asthma attacks" or make asthma worse. Some of the common asthma triggers are:- Infections in the airways
- Viral infections of the ear, nose, and throat
- Other infections (such as pneumonia)
- Things in the environment (outside or indoor air you breathe)
- Cigarette smoke
- Irritants in the air (air pollution)
- Cold air, dry air
- Sudden changes in the weather
- Things your child may be allergic to (allergens)
- Pollens
- Dust (house dust mites)
- Animals
- Mold
- Exercise
- Emotional stress
Work with your pediatrician to determine what triggers your child's asthma. Once those triggers are defined, avoid contact with them to reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks.
Knowledge of your childs illness will help you deal with your childs health problems. Also check out our child psychologist section. We also cover one of the growing health problems in children - child obesity. Check our guide for baby shoes to prevent fott problems later in life. Also have a look at our Autism article.
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