Signs of Child Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition that impacts millions of children, as well as adults, a condition that can seriously affect their ability to take part in many activities and that can hinder them physically in other ways. So it's important to know the signs that hint that your child may be struggling with asthma and to get help from their Maricopa, AZ, pediatrician. Although asthma itself cannot be cured, with the help of their doctor their symptoms can be successfully managed and treated. Learn more by reaching out to Southwestern Pediatrics & Family Care with Dr. Anthony DiGeorge.

How Asthma Attacks

When breathing normally, every breath you take makes its way through your nose and the interconnected tissue that is your respiratory system, feeding ultimately into the airways of your lungs. But asthma makes this process difficult because it causes these airways to become inflamed. This reaction is what's behind every noticeable symptom of the disease, and it is usually the case that the inflammation is brought on by an outside trigger.

Symptoms and Triggers

Not everyone who suffers from asthma is going to encounter the exact symptoms as someone else with the condition, so even if your child is struggling with some and not others, it's still a good idea to consult with their doctor.

Typical symptoms include a difficulty with breathing that can manifest as either shortness of breath or very fast breathing and wheezing, and sometimes tightness in the chest.

These symptoms can be triggered by exercise, allergies, exposure to irritants, sinus infections, the flu, and the weather, among others.

Child Asthma in Maricopa, AZ

The good news is that asthma can be treated by their doctor with medication that can target the triggers or the inflammation, or both. An inhaler is often prescribed which is used to treat the symptoms when they appear suddenly. Along with treatment, you can help your child avoid triggers at home which their doctor can help you identify.

If your child struggles with asthma, or if you suspect it, then it's important to have them examined by their Maricopa, AZ, pediatrician. You can schedule a consultation with Dr. DiGeorge of Southwestern Pediatrics & Family Care by dialing (520) 568-9500.

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