Asthma in Children: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Support

If your child has difficulty breathing, especially when active, your child could have asthma, a condition that should be treated by a pediatrician. Dr. Aldo Bejarano at AFB Pediatrics in Pasadena, TX, provides comprehensive medical services for children, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma.

What You Need To Know About Asthma in Children

It’s important to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of childhood asthma. Your child may have asthma if your child is:

• Having difficulty breathing when active
• Tiring easily when active
• Frequently coughing or wheezing

Asthma signs and symptoms may be more difficult to recognize in infants. Your baby may have asthma if you notice your baby is:

• Taking longer to feed
• Having difficulty feeding due to breathing issues
• Tiring easily

Your pediatrician may want to test your child’s lung function. Asthma treatment may include:

• Short-term rescue inhalers
• Long-term asthma management medications

An asthma attack may be brought on by allergies. In fact, the two are closely linked. Your pediatrician may want to test for allergies, using skin testing or other methods. When you and your child know the source of the allergy, your child can avoid the substance.

Common allergens include dust and dust mites, mold and mildew, plant and flower pollens, and pet dander. To keep your child’s allergies under control, your pediatrician may recommend:

• Allergy injections
• Sublingual immunotherapy
• Prescription antihistamines and decongestants

If your child has asthma, it’s important to provide support. You can do this by modifying your child’s home environment to reduce allergens. You should:

• Vacuum and dust frequently
• Install a HEPA filter in your child’s bedroom
• Keep pets off furniture and out of your child’s bedroom
• Use hypoallergenic pillows and linens

Want To Know More About Asthma in Children?

To find out more about recognizing the signs and symptoms of asthma and providing support, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Aldo Bejarano at AFB Pediatrics in Pasadena, TX. You can reach him in the office by calling (832) 386-9200, so call now.