Parents must know this first aid when their child has asthma

Do you know about children's asthma? If you are a parent of a baby with asthma, here's what you need to know. Stay tuned!

What signs show that the child has asthma

Childhood asthma is a condition in which a child's airways become narrow, swollen, and produce a lot of mucus. Asthma can be a hindrance to a child's daily activities. It can even lead to a dangerous asthma attack if the medication is not available in time.

Children with asthma often have symptoms that are easily confused with other respiratory illnesses, including:

Wheezing, a hissing sound in his lungs as he breathes

Difficulty breathing: Children breathe rapidly, parents can see through the phenomenon of muscles in the child's neck and chest contracting, nose wings bulging.

Cough often, especially at night.

In particular, symptoms often appear or worsen after a child is exposed to something, such as changes in weather (cold, dry weather), exertion during play, after eating something. certain foods… When you have the above symptoms, take your child to a respiratory specialist to have appropriate diagnostic measures by a doctor.

Is child asthma inherited and contagious?

Childhood asthma is of a hereditary nature. If a family member (parent, brother, sister) has asthma, the child will have a higher risk of asthma than usual. However, not all children who have parents or siblings with asthma will have asthma. Asthma is  not  a contagious disease that can be spread from person to person through exposure like the flu.

Which children are at high risk of asthma?

There are many factors that increase a child 's risk of asthma , including:

Genetic factors.  A child whose parent, or sibling has asthma.

Atopic allergy. Children with atopic dermatitis, associated allergic rhinitis

Overweight.  Children who are obese have a risk of asthma 1.5 times higher than normal people.

Do not breastfeed . Babies who are not breastfed at an early age can increase the risk of developing asthma later in life.

Living in a polluted environment. Children are constantly exposed to smoke, dust, chemical smells ...

First steps to first aid asthma in children

Step 1

The first is to help your child sit in a comfortable position, with enough space in front of him when it is unrestricted and will help him breathe a little better.

Step 2

Next is to help your child take his medication. In order to use a breathing aid, parents should practice being very familiar with the tools, so that when their child has an attack, they can confidently help their child take the medicine and best support the child.

Step 3

Reassure me by telling me I'm doing well and right, and that everything will be fine. This will help your child relax and be relaxed, and can also help him cope with asthma attacks better.

Step 4

If you think an asthma attack is very serious, or if you do not have any of the prescribed asthma medications on hand, it's best to call your doctor for help, emergency ... When The instructor will guide you through the steps you need to take in the meantime waiting for help to arrive. If you are unsure of what to do, don't hesitate to call for help.

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Know the signs that you need to take your baby to the emergency hospital

Once the doctor has been diagnosed with asthma, the doctor will give the child a long-term use of anti-medication and reliever medications. Usually, a child's asthma attack will decrease after using reliever medications. However, you also need to be aware of some signs that your baby needs to go to the emergency room:

After using the reliever: the child is still having trouble breathing, or has difficulty speaking. The baby is still tired and shows signs of muscle tugging around the chest and neck; The nose is fluttering while breathing while taking the medicine.

Cyanosis on the lips or fingertips.

Lethargic, not alert to respond to parents' words.

Tips in caring for children with asthma

Avoid exposing children to dust, cigarette smoke

Do not keep pets with fur in the house (dogs, cats).

Wash curtains, blankets, and pillows often in warm water and dry in the sun.

Do not use carpeting indoors because it is easy to collect dust.

Avoid using room sprays, nasal sprays, or insects in your child's room

Avoid burning smoky incense indoors

Do not let children with asthma play with furry stuffed animals.

Have your child wear a mask when on the road. Pay attention to keep the air around the child warm.

Through this hope parents have better understanding of asthma in children and know how to first aid their children in an emergency!

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