how do you trat asthma in children?

Answer 1

Look dear.asthma symptoms in children r like those in adults with some differences.Firstly u know that asthma is charachterized by recurrent episodes of coughing & wheezing,particularly at night & specially if aggravated or triggered by excercise ,viral infection or inhaled allergens are highly suggestive of asthma.However asthma can also cause persistent coughing in children with no history of wheezing because flow ratws are insufficient to generate wheezing,airway obstruction is relatively mild giving just the sense of chest tightness.Status asthmaticus is a clinical diagnosis defined by increasingly severe asthma that is not responsive to drugs that r usually effective.Treatment is better preventive:1-Non pharmacological measures;a-dealing with enviroment[avoidance teqniques]b-patient education.2-pharmacological measures a-long term therapy to prevent or reverse airway inflammation [controllers] b-management of asthma exacerbation[relievers]*It's important to remember that asthmatic patients should avoid 1-exposure to nonspecific irritants such as tobacoo smoke,smoke from wood burning stoves & fumes & strong odours such as wet paint & disinfectants 2-Ice cold drinks & rapid changes in temperature in dry,cold climates in winter.I'm going to tell u the scheme of therapyA-General measures 1-stop exposure to smoke 2-avoid antigen if possible 3-immunotherapy. 4-treat chest infection 5-avoid stress & emotions 6-avoid drugs that induce asthma. B-Drug ttt;1-Bronchodilators:a-B-adrenergic agonist b-methylxanthines c- anticholinergics ***New bronchodilators:a-leukotrien receptor antagonist b- k channel openers c- nitric oxide donors d- PGE2[effective in NSAIDs induced asthma] B-Anti-inflammatory agents a-glucocorticoidsb-mast cell stabilizers. C-Supportive therapy:-expectorants & mucolytics - treatment of respiratory infection by chemotherapeutics & antibiotics -sedatives & tranqulizers -oxygen therapy & fluid therapy.-desensitization & avoid further exposure to Ag -drugs antagonizing released mediators e.g anti histamines.So u have to see a doctor to decide the ttt plan if u have a child suffering from the problem & be sure that he can lead a normal life if he followed the instructions.By the way I think u r Egyptian .I'm Egyptian too.I hope I could help.Bye.

Answer 2

Asthma is an allergy and is triggered by something. The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds.

If you can not figure our your triggers, you may need to see an allergist and have allergy screening done. This may point out your triggers.

The National Asthma Prevention Program and the Expert Panel of Diagnosis and Management of Asthma both agree if you have to use a prescription inhaler such as albuterol more then two time per week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a prescription controller medication.

Controller medications are steroids (Asthmacort Asthmanex, Flovent, Pulmocort), Leukotriene modifier (Singulair, Aculade, Zyflo) or mast cell stabilizers (Cromolyn sodium, Intal, Tilade).

You may want to talk to your doctor about several strong controller medications and maybe Xolair shots.

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Answer 3

While I am an RRT I don't like to give advice out, especially pertaining to the treatment of a child.

But there is a great resource the number one asthma hospital in the world in Denver, Colorado and they have a website on-line and a nurse line where you can call and ask questions

www.nationaljewish.org

Answer 4

My son has mild asthma and has been much better since taking Singulair every day. Ask your pediatrician if she thinks this might be helpful for your child. Singulair also treats allergy symptoms which could also be beneficial to your child.

Answer 5

It depends how servere and the age of the child. Inhalers work very well. Here is a site that may be very helpful to you.

Answer 6

1. Avoid allergens such as birds, animals, pollen, insects, house dust mite, certain foods, cigarette smoke.
2.Treat the acute attack when it occurs. Give bronchodilators, anti- allergy medicines and steroids when necessary.
3. If attacks are frequent, give preventive medicines such as inhaled steroids like beclomethasone and monteleukast.
I hope this answers your question.

Answer 7

It depends on how severe it is. if it is really bad, you need to see an allergist and he will give you a plan of action. He may give you inhalers to take.

Answer 8

bronchodilator therapy (albuterol) -- can be delivered by either a nebulizer or an inhaler