Asthma Child

What is Asthma?

• Asthma is a condition caused by chronic inflammation, where the mucous membranes lining the trachea become hyperresponsive as a result of exposure to allergens such as dust mites or pollen. This may lead to swelling and constriction of the airways. In such cases, symptoms like shortness of breath (SOB) and a lack of oxygen can occur.
• causes of asthma:
  1. Genetic factor:
     • It plays a role in various allergic diseases, including asthma, nasal, and skin allergies. Therefore, asthma is more common in families with a genetic predisposition to these conditions.
  2. Allergens
     • Animals
     • Mites
     • Dust
     • Smoking
     • Chemicals
     • Herbs

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Asthma symptoms

• Not all patients will experience all of these symptoms; they vary in number and severity from one person to another.
• The treating physician can diagnose asthma based on the patient’s medical history & a clinical examination.

Asthma Treatment

1. Stay away from irritants, triggers, and factors that exacerbate asthma, & take precautions to avoid them.
2. Asthma treatment typically involves two types of medication:
   • Bronchodilators: such as Ventolin, are fast-acting medications primarily used for relief during asthma attacks and to alleviate shortness of breath. While effective, they are considered symptomatic treatments since the condition may recur once their effect wears off. These medications are used as needed.
   • Preventive Medication: treats allergic inflammation and often contains cortisone. This type of medication should be taken regularly as per medical instructions. It serves as a preventive measure, meaning it should be continued even in the absence of symptoms to prevent allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Days 3 to 2 However, it's important to note that this medication typically takes effect after.

To prevent asthma attacks

1. Avoid allergens
2. Take medications regularly
3. Follow and adhere to the treatment plan

Some important points

• Asthma is not contagious, contrary to what some may believe, and it can occur at any age.
• There is no difference between asthma and "chest allergy", as they are two names for the same disease and of the same severity.
• Asthma inhalers are not addictive. In some cases, patients may need to use them permanently. Depending on the monitoring of the condition, the doctor may adjust the dosage, increasing, decreasing, or even discontinuing it as necessary.
• While most patients see an improvement in asthma symptoms & a reduction in the frequency of attacks, asthma cannot be completely cured. It can be managed effectively through avoidance of allergy triggers and allergens, using appropriate treatments, adhering to a well-designed treatment plan, and maintaining a normal lifestyle.

How to use therapeutic inhalers

1. Remove the plastic cap from the inhaler and the spacer
2. Shake the inhaler well
3. Insert the inhaler into the back of the spacer
4. Place your lips tightly around the spacer mouthpiece and press the inhaler once
5. Breathe normally three to four times through the spacer
6. If prescribed more than one puff at a time, repeat these seconds between each puff 30 steps, waiting about

My Asthma Action Plan

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