{"id":77,"date":"2020-10-15T21:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orp.medicalpracticewebsitedesign.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2023-07-12T21:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:05:29","slug":"helping-your-child-live-well-with-asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/helping-your-child-live-well-with-asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/orp.medicalpracticewebsitedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-17.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-17.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-17-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your child\u2019s symptoms to prevent flare-ups and attacks while also ensuring that they are able to live a full, healthy life. It\u2019s important to recognize the warning signs of childhood asthma. Symptoms include,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid, shallow breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily winded, especially after exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A persistent cough that usually gets worse at night or after activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest tightness or congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is experiencing asthma symptoms, it\u2019s important that you bring them in for a pediatric evaluation as soon as possible as untreated asthma can be dangerous. If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, here are some of the best ways to help them manage their symptoms,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit the pediatrician often<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your child\u2019s symptoms seem to be well managed through medication and lifestyle it\u2019s still important that you bring them into the pediatrician\u2019s office for regular care. Your pediatrician will be able to evaluate whether their current medications are fully controlling your child\u2019s symptoms. If symptoms aren\u2019t improving, you should also see your pediatrician right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create an asthma action plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you and your child\u2019s doctor sit down and create a detailed asthma action plan that will outline how you are managing your child\u2019s symptoms and what to do in case of an asthma attack. Within the action plan, you will include the ways in which you are currently controlling your child\u2019s asthma as well as symptoms to look for regarding a flare-up or attack, and when to see a doctor for care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alter your child\u2019s lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to talk with your pediatrician about your child\u2019s asthma triggers. By determining what triggers their allergies (e.g. pet dander; pollen) you can also figure out ways to avoid these allergies. Avoid household products or certain chemicals that may cause asthma to flare up. Bathing pets weekly, keeping the house clean and avoiding letting your child play outdoors on high pollen days are all ways to reduce allergen exposure in your asthmatic child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If your child is displaying symptoms of asthma, or if their symptoms aren\u2019t being properly controlled, call our pediatric practice today to schedule an immediate evaluation. We can provide you with a customized treatment that will make your whole family breathe a little easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. 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