In this issue of The Journal, Liu et al investigated this question in children with asthma attending primary care providers for any reason. The children and their parents completed questionnaires, which included the Childhood Asthma Control Test. In 2429 children with asthma, the prevalence of ...
Having a child with asthma--quality of life for Swedish parents. Background. Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease. Childhood asthma contributes significantly to morbidity among children and has a significa... Dalheim-Englund,Ann-Charlotte,Rydström,... - 《Journal of Clinical Nursi...
Asthma in children up to 5 years of age is a disease that is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical symptoms of bronchial obstruction, such as: wheezing, cough and shortness of breath of variable intensity and duration, clinically proven reversibility of obstruction and clinical improvement after...
The effective management of asthma involves careful attention to family education and environmental, psychological and other triggers. However, the majority of patients will require drug treatment. The only bronchodilators in common use are β2-agonists and theophylline. In young children, the choice ...
Asthma continues to be a topic that is studies around the world. New findings continue shed light, both on the causes of this condition as well as possible treatment options. Recent research suggests, for example, that an imbalance between two substances in the blood may also be a common cau...
One of the most common reasons for a dry vag is a decrease in estrogen levels during menopause, perimenopause, after childbirth, or during breastfeeding, but cancer treatments like chemotherapy and pelvic radiation can also lead to low estrogen and a decrease in vaginal lubrication. Chat with you...
Asthma is a fairly common disorder affecting about six percent of children and up to 20 percent of children in some urban communities. Your child may be surprised to know that many other children in their class have asthma. It is important for children t
How Old Is Old Enough to Report on Asthma Symptoms?One of the most common illnesses we treat in general pediatrics is asthma—often in children who have not yet entered their teen years. While we ask the parents what symptoms they have noticed in their child, we don't always ask younger...
Asthma is a chronic disease involving inflamed airways and trouble breathing. Mold in your home can increase the risk of developing asthma or make existing asthma worse. Children are especially at risk. A particular kind of common mold, calledAspergillus fumigatus, is most strongly linked to so-...