Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children. It can cause a host of symptoms that range from narrowed, mucus-filled airways, coughing, and wheezing to chest tightness, decreased blood oxygenation, and skin pallor. Asthma is a common cause of missed school days and last-minute changes in family plans and activities. Fortunately, you and your
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Asthma in Children: What You Can Do to Ensure Better Lung Health for Your Child
Asthma affects about six million American children, reports the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Because of its lung-constricting, potentially life-threatening symptoms, kids miss school, sports, daycare, and more. If your child has asthma, you need to control its symptoms, so lung health improves in the long term. Let’s talk about how you can manage asthma
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Most people are aware that asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes those who are afflicted to suddenly have difficulty breathing when exposed to a trigger. The lining of their airways swells and the muscles surrounding the airways tighten and narrow, making it difficult for air to flow in and out of the lungs.
Read MoreAsthma in Children: Prognosis and Treatment
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It can cause wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Asthma affects people of all ages, but children are more prone to it. In fact, asthma is the leading cause of child hospitalizations in the United States. Fortunately, there are things you can do
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