Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the lungs and often leads to symptoms of wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and a tight chest. Over five million people in the UK live with asthma, with the condition being slightly more common in children than in adults. Around 4% of people with t...
INTRODUCTION: Children with difficult asthma have significant morbidity and fail to achieve asthma control despite being prescribed high dose maintenance treatment. If control remains poor after diagnostic confirmation, detailed assessments of the reasons for asthma being difficult-to-control are needed. ...
Drugs often associated with morbilliform or maculopapular lesions include most commonly antibiotics, antiepileptics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in children. The term “morbilliform” skin rash was initially used to describe the cutaneous manifestation of the measles infection and...
For some, spring can worsen asthma symptoms. Dr. Gigi Charla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota shared how families can help manage their child’s asthma.
Immunotherapy involves gradually exposing the person to increasing amounts of the allergen to build tolerance and reduce symptoms over time. Asthma Action Plan: Developing an asthma action plan in collaboration with a healthcare provider is crucial. It outlines individualized steps to manage asthma, ...
I have been managing my asthma my entire life. As a child, I spent many nights in the ER. Gasping for air in the middle of the night has become a consistent experience. The most alarming aspect of having an asthma attack is that it can be almost impossible to predict. I’ve learned...
page continues below if your child’s croup doesn’t seem to be improving, call your doctor for advice. they may want you to bring your child in for an examination. baby cough that won't go away possible causes: allergies, asthma, environmental irritants, and sinusitis what they are: ...
Children may be affected by allergens such as pollen and house dust in a similar way to adults. In babies and infants, however, the symptoms may be missed because they're similar to many viral infections – such as the common cold – as well as other conditions, such as asthma. Additiona...
Asthma: The bronchioles constrict, reducing the size of the airways. This cuts down on the flow of air and makes the respiratory muscles work harder. Emphysema: The lungs become stiff with fibers and become less elastic, which increases the work of the respiratory muscles. Bronchitis: The airwa...
Even though the study shows some promise, more thorough human trials need to be conducted to establish the usefulness of garlic and ginseng for asthma. Advertisements 5. ASHMI (Chinese herbal blend) In the past few years, a specific blend of Chinese herbs known as ASHMI has been studied for...