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Jadesola Ibiyemi
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Common childhood asthma signs and symptoms include:
Frequent, intermittent coughing.
A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling.
Shortness of breath.
Chest congestion or tightness.
Chest pain, particularly in younger children
Frequent, intermittent coughing.
A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling.
Shortness of breath.
Chest congestion or tightness.
Chest pain, particularly in younger children
Many things are considered before the diagnosis of Asthma can be made
Also note that you can avoid known triggers like dust, grasses, hot or cold water, fumes, perfumes, food especially nuts, certain drinks, even fruits... The list is endless. If the trigger is unknown, you have to manage the condition which may require regular use of controller medications
Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by reversible obstruction of the airways. This is because the airway of an individual with asthma is programmed to react this way when exposed to some substances or conditions. These substances / conditions are what we call triggers.
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It is estimated that 235 million people worldwide have asthma. Asthma is a disease of airways, which when triggered can cause them to tighten, become inflamed and swell.
The most common causes of asthma are:
1. Hereditary
2. Modern life (e.g. pollution, housing, diet).
3. Smoking during pregnancy or
4. Smoking around children
5.Viral infection or irritants at work or home.
Asthma is a disease that should not be ignored or treated lightly. Despite there being no cure for asthma, treatments available today allow most patients to lead a normal daily life. However asthmais a lifelong condition and attacks can happen at any time, which is why it is important for patients to understand and use their medication. you will need to see a doctor for proper management
The most common causes of asthma are:
1. Hereditary
2. Modern life (e.g. pollution, housing, diet).
3. Smoking during pregnancy or
4. Smoking around children
5.Viral infection or irritants at work or home.
Asthma is a disease that should not be ignored or treated lightly. Despite there being no cure for asthma, treatments available today allow most patients to lead a normal daily life. However asthmais a lifelong condition and attacks can happen at any time, which is why it is important for patients to understand and use their medication. you will need to see a doctor for proper management
