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Asthma In Kids
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sthma is the leading cause of chronic illness among children and the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15. Unfortunately, it is very common that the parents of young ones are not able to recognize the early signs of asthma and usually overlook them as a routine ailment which usually results in wastage of an effective time when asthma could have been easily controlled.
What exactly is asthma? Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and results in chronic, inflammation of the airways. That means, the small tubes that bring air in the lungs are swollen and inflamed and at times clogged with mucus. This swelling and clogging makes it difficult for air to move freely in and out.
Asthma is characterized by repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, coughing, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.
Why does asthma go undiagnosed in children?
Asthma usually goes undiagnosed for a number of reasons including the fact that there are other respiratory diseases that have overlapping symptoms. Another major factor is the fact that some children can stay free from the symptoms for long-periods before going through another asthma attack and also many kids only show subtle signs of the disease initially. Poor information about the true symptoms of asthma also reduces the chances of diagnosing it as most parents identify asthma with wheezing and this misconception usually makes them overlook other symptoms as just simple cold or just an infection in the chest. Chest congestion is another symptom that’s sometimes overlooked as an infection such as bronchitis. In infants asthma is all the more difficult to identify as wheezing may not be heard until they are at least 18 to 24 months old , so one must look for clues such as a rattling cough, rapid breathing and frequent chest colds. Small children may have difficulty in verbally expressing the discomfort felt in the chest so there are chances that the parents might not be aware of it.
How Is Asthma Diagnosed?
Although diagnosing asthma in children below the age of five is not so easy, but regular visits to a physician can help you in identifying the disease. After going through important information for e.g. Time of the cough, periodicity and recurrence of the problem, family history, symptoms such as wheezing, tight chestedness, signs of allergy etc. and the physical examination , the physician will be in a position to ascertain whether the child has asthma or not.
Testing of lung function with spirometry or a peak flow meter can also help in assessing the degree of obstruction in the air passages. However these tests are not effective for very young children and assessment is based on clinical examination and symptoms.
Identifying Asthma
Make sure you consult a physician if your child experiences any of the following signs and symptoms
- Coughing that is constant or intermittent.
- Wheezing or a whistling sounds audible when your child exhales.
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing. This may or may not be associated with exercise.
- Chest tightness.
- Repeated respiratory infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
- Identifying asthma in infants and the very young is usually difficult. The symptoms might only show up when the child exerting e.g. Coughing after running. Or your child may cough at night or during sleep. Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath also may accompany crying, yelling and laughing. Infants may have problems feeding and may grunt during suckling.
Hello Sir,
My younger son age – 4.5 years has been suffering from child asthma since he was 1.5 years. We have tried various doctors in Mumbai but not seen any improvement. Would like to please meet you and seek further guidance. You can also call me on my mobile – 9821036165.
Looking forward to your favourable response.
Yogendra Mogre
My 12 month old has been hospitalised for broncholitis 4 times now since he was 4 months old. he has been to the doctors rooms each month with coughing & runny nose. Doctor prescribed asthma sprys when he was 7 months old but even after that we still find outselves taking him to the doctor each month.
someone told me to change his diet & remove mild products completely is this true. I am now in a worry state because we cannot keep on medicating him if the medication does not seem to be working as nothing has changed. Please advise on altinative medication. please help.
Dr. Sir, My son, age 10 years, suffering since age of 4 years with acute to chronic allergic asthma with symptoms of Wheezing, coughing, vomiting with mucus, weakness every year when season is changes in Summer to Rainy and Rainy to Winter. I taken allopathic medicine , it cures but again in season it create problems. My wife has also suffering with Chronic Allergic Asthama. Let me know what is the best remedies with you that can help me treat both persons. Expecting your reply in this regard. Thanking You.
my 312 year girl is having asthma last 1 year.she was admitted 2 times in hospital.last 5 months we are trying homeo after 3 months she got again.earlier it was once in a month.whether by homeo she will be completly cured?how many days it will take because when she is going school it happens.
hi dr how are u can u give me the home treatment for asthma
Dear Doctor,
My youngest daughter 7 years old suffering from asthma since last three years, getting frequently sick due to wheezing & cough problems. She had been admitted in hospital twice. But the problems are continuing frequently. Sometimes it is very difficult to attend her classes also. Duolin and Budecort was given to her for immediate relief, yet the problem unsolved. We the parents are very much anxious for her health. Kindly advise your opinion please.
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M anju frm kalyan(india).
M 24 yr old m unmarrid girl m last 3yr suffring asthma m not sure this asthma or not bcoz some persone sy this allrgy . & i hv try many treatment bt m not satisfy i.e homo,mdicl,dr also .M Vry upst wht should i do plzzzzzzz………. Help me ……….
Suggest me & tell me any homopathic treatment ,medicn or rply me
My grandson who is five years old has asthma,soon after he was born he had excema,now after 5 years the itching and rashes have subsided,he has asthmatic bouts when weather becomes cold or when it rains,his chest is tight at times when he has a bout,to relieve the docs give hin steriods and inhalers, is there any homeopathic remedy.I would be grateful if u van suggest any cure,is ther any chest rub we can use to relieve his tightness in his chest thank you
my son gets into wheezing episodes .doc says it is not asthma.still he needs nebuliation and presently on omnacortil.he is 4. he doesnot get cough at night or while playing or laughing or jumping or running.cannot understd what he is suffering from? can you suggest cure in homeopathy?
ple suggest my brother
Hello! Doter,My daughter is suffering from cold and cough on and off and at present she is under aloepathy treatment and having asthalin and budecort puff and she is now ok and i would like to know about the 100% cure treatment from homiopathy or if any please advice me as early as possible thanks
Hi Dr,
My son is 3 years old with Asthma too, it is under control because I give him a puff everyday but please tell me what medicine is good for childhood Asthma, gets worse during cold weather, and when he has a cold…
thank you again.
Dr. Sharma,
My son suffers from a really bad asthma and I have tried everything so far to stop it. He has a very dry and hard cough that it hurts him and his throat. He is also having difficulty sleeping at night because the cough just doesnt stop, so its sleepless nights for him and I. I really dont like to give him nebulizar treatments nor steroids and I have made the decision to stop them for ALL since they dont really cure the problem just stops them momentarily. This last occassion of his asthma attacks I have been giving him tea with honey and lemon. Also just read up on a website that it is good to give him magnesium and potassium (just found out). I really want to get rid of it once and for ALL. Please, please Im begging you help me find a nature cure for this horrible disease. I cant take him suffering from it any more :(.
Thank you very much!
I always believe in Homeopathic Treatment and get satisfactory result as and when required. But it seems chronic to me that my nasal drums always remain wet having frequent tendency of pulling nose-end to pick cough-pit. I am 61 years of old and sick of cold and itching ear. Please advise as appropriate.
Hi,
My Daughter is 6.5 yrs of age & is suffering from wheezing problem from childhood. in the colder months she has cough during nights & starts wheezing. She also catches this problem if she eats/ drink something cold. she also faces shortness of breath sometimes. We are curently using pufs & neubilizer to overcome this problem. Could you please prescribe homeopathic medicine for permanent cure. I cant see her suffering any more. Please help. I shall be thankful. Also let usknow where your clinic is or what is your no.
Regards
My son is 3 yrs old. He is suffering from childhood asthma from the age of one. We are currently using inhaler puffs and other allopathic medicines. Could you please prescribe any homeopathic medicines to reach a permanent solution. thanks in advance
hi my son is 9 months old he is suffering from breathing problemsevery month he is having this and it end up in antibiotics. im also having asthma is this hereditary
my son is having frequent coughing and breathlessnes we are taking a homeopathe treatment from last one year he is now 2yrs old. we are really unable to understand whether we should switch over to ayurvedic treatment.
is there any 100% cure in homeopath or Ayurveda.
please advice
my son Tanmay is now 2yrs old. he is been geting frequent cold ending with breathlessnes.
presently we are on homeopathic medicine since last one year, we have seen some improvement but not satisfied he is still gatting very frequent attacks atleast once in15days we are really worried for him really do not know what to do.
should we stick to homeopathic or may be we switch over to Ayurvcedic treatment.
please advice.
Good Article.
I am 40 yrs old is suffering from following disease for the last one week-
– Thick mucus somes time white and some time greenish yellow flows from right nose. Due to this upper right side of mouth is paining. Also I due to this I have headache. Will you please suggest me any remedy.
can you give us detail of the hom treatment that is missing
hi dr sharma can i consult you regarding my sons asthma.could u please send me ur tel no
do homeopathy have permenent treatment for asthma my son is 3 years old he suffer from cold(cough,running nose,wheeing) for every month in all rainy and winter season. it gets worse if he eat lays, chocolates, cool drinks, cakes or any preservatives vibrant food. is it an asthma,if it is can we dishonor it in homeopathy