In the past, doctors had kids breathe into a tube called a peak flow meter to measure how much air they put out. These days, many doctors instead ask you to watch your child's behavior and look for specific signs to see which zone they're in. ...
In Chicago, for instance, adults and kids appear to be having an uptick in allergy and breathing concerns related to the warmer weather, said Juanita Mora, MD, a doctor and CEO at Chicago Allergy Center and a national volunteer medical spokesperson for the American Lung Association. “Climate ...
Asthma action plans can help prevent asthma flare-ups by helping patients keep their asthma under control. The plan is customized for each person and includes basic information such as name, doctor’s name and phone number and a list of triggers that can cause a flare-up. If a peak flow ...
Having an inhaler on hand at school is one important step for kids with asthma. If your child experiences frequent asthma symptoms, visit a doctor as soon as possible, the Respiratory Health Association recommends. Make sure your child has a written Asthma Action Plan that you can share with ...
Asthma is one of the most common childhood disorders. Advances in asthma diagnosis, treatment and prevention has dramatically improved life for these kids. Introduction: Asthma is one of the most common disorders affecting children. As many as 10 percent of children have some degree of asthma, an...
Your child's asthma action plan will be divided into a traffic light format: Green means go. This is your child's everyday plan. Yellow means proceed with caution. This is for when your child isn't feeling quite right. Follow everything in the green zone, but add on other options. ...
Work with an allergist to make sure your child's medications are appropriate for their height and weight, their asthma action plan is up to date and that symptoms are under control, the ACAAI recommends. Ideally, this should be done before school begins. ...
Having an inhaler onhandat school is one important step for kids with asthma. If your child experiences frequent asthma symptoms, visit a doctor as soon as possible, the Respiratory Health Association recommends. Make sure your child has a written Asthma Action Plan that you can share with the...
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says that you can take these simple steps to give a safe environment for kids.• Provide good indoor air condition. The building should be free of dust(尘土).•...