The thought of an asthma attack occurring is scary. Here’s how you can effectively manage asthma in children.
did you know that one in five children in Singapore suffer from asthma? If you find those numbers alarming, you should be concerned to know that this chronic condition has seen an exponential growth amongst young children in recent years. An increase in airborne allergens, changes in climate that have triggered a rise in pollen levels, energy-proofing of indoor home and work spaces, urban air pollution, and even the overuse of antibiotics—these are all factors that have contributed to the rapid increase in our little ones developing allergies and asthma.
But don’t let the numbers scare you. By taking the proper steps, it’s possible to manage asthma effectively, reducing the likelihood of asthma attacks and its severity when they do occur.
Keep Calm And Breathe On
A good start is to understand what asthma is. Simply put, asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation of the airways in the lungs. This results in the temporary narrowing of the airways, manifesting in symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Acute asthma can also cause a decrease in activity and the inability to speak more than single words, if at all.
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