Asthma In Children

A quite common, yet still horrible disease that people suffer from is asthma, which my uncle suffers from. It’s a terrible thing when you see them pull out that inhaler. You see the pain in their eyes. Also, how they have suffered with this horrendous condition of simply not being able to breath. Asthma is a non-communicable disease that plagues many people around the globe.

A mother put her her toddlers to sleep in the same room together, later that night she tragically found both of them doing the same thing.

Asthma is the leading cause of hospital admissions during childhood. Kumar and Robbins give an accurate definition of asthma as “a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night and/or early in the morning” (489). Asthma is a terrifying disease, especially in children, because of the sudden attacks that could claim lives if not treated immediately and effectively. Despite recent advancements in available drugs and overall therapy, the incidence of childhood asthma is rising (Dolovich 373). In order to effectively treat and eventually prevent the onset of asthma, more effective and economical therapies are necessary; although

Murk, W., Risnes, K. R., & Bracken, M. B. (2011). Prenatal or early-life exposure to antibiotics and risk of childhood asthma: A systematic review. Pediatrics, 127(6), 1125-1138

Having Asthma can affect a person in a number of ways. The physical symptoms can range from the occasional cough all the way to life-threatening cases which are not being able to breathe. The seriousness and frequency of asthma symptoms is all dependant on how well the individual can control their Asthma. There are three symptoms of Asthma, the first being airway obstruction. Allergic substances and environmental triggers make a chain of muscle surrounding the airways tighten, and air cannot move freely. So my theory for this type of symptom would be; if a person was running through a park surrounded with many blossoming flowers, they began to sneeze and became short of breath would be because of the pollen floating around in the air. The second symptom is inflammation; with this type people have red swollen bronchial tubes, which are the airways of the lungs. This inflammation is thought to add greatly to the long-term damage Asthma can cause to the lungs. So my understanding for this type would be; a person has had inflammation for years and now has severe damage to his lungs. So therefore, treating this inflammation would be to the key to managing Asthma in the long run. The third symptom is airway irritability; the airways for people with this type are extremely sensitive. The airways tends to overreact and narrow due even the smallest triggers like pollen or animal dander, My theory for this type would be; If a person has got a new with really messy hair that

Asthma is a chronic airway disorder marked by inflammation. The inflammation affects multiple structures involved in the respiratory system of the body. These structures include the trachea, the bronchi, and the bronchioles. Bronchoconstriction is the main response that occurs during an asthma attack. The bronchoconstriction can be attributed to many different factors including edema, an excessive amount of mucus, muscle damage and bronchospasms. Bronchospasms are “… sharp contractions of bronchial smooth muscle” (Lynn & Kushto-Reese, 2015). The muscle damage can lead to severe airway impairment and a perforated epithelium which then allows easy entry of the allergens and triggers.

ealthy choices are something everyone has to think about and face in their life at some stage, should I eat this?, maybe an apple instead?, and you know things like that. Lifestyle choices may seem like something that is not really important in the “youth/young adult” stage of life, whereas things you do or don’t do now can drastically affect your health later on in life. No one is guaranteed a healthy life; however making the right lifestyle choices can improve your wellbeing.

Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the walls of your airways. These airways are made up of tubes that allow air to pass in and out of your lungs. Inflammation, as well as, increased production of mucus can cause narrowing and obstruction of these tubes, making it difficult to breathe. There are many factors that play a role in the development of asthma such as; exercise, occupation, stress, anxiety and allergens. Common symptoms patients may experience are; shortness of breath, wheezing, dyspnea, tachycardia, cough and sleep disturbances. These can be alleviated with medications and lifestyle changes. Long term asthma control medications are used to prevent asthma attacks and treat chronic symptoms. Rescue medications are used to treat a

The noncommunicable disease I chose to research about is asthma. A lot of my friends have this disease. Asthma effects about 26 million of Americans and it is a very common disease. It isn’t deadly if you know how to take care of it, and it is something that you develop in your lifetime. You are not born with it.

Caleb is a 10-year-old male here today with his mother with complaints of a cold and a sore throat.

Asthma is a major health concern in children under the age of 18. Not only does it have an estimated annual cost of $3.2 million, it accounts for 10 million lost school days, and it disrupts a child’s ability to participate in physical activity. A child with asthma’s exercise performance may decrease from a sedentary lifestyle and the threat of developing an exercise-induced bronchospasm. Granted, keeping asthma patients physically active has proven health benefits and allows for an improved quality of life. The article Benefits of Swim Training for Children and Adolescents with Asthma examines numerous studies that show the benefits of using swimming as a non-pharmacological method for decreasing the severity of a child’s asthma symptoms.

Although many Organization such as national and international guidelines from the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) highlighted the importance of evaluating asthma severity in children before the beginning of therapy. Severe asthma is known when lungs are not function normally and develop tenacious symptoms despite appropriate therapy. Asthma in children is a chronic, continuous disorder and categorized by airway inflammation. It also has different phases. While some children with asthma have symptoms that are improved with short-acting bronchodilators, many other children have continuous symptoms requiring daily treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Children with

A common lung condition affecting people of all ages often starting in childhood, although can appear for first time in adults. Asthma is an attack of shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing due to swelling (inflammation) or a spasm of the bronchial tube. The inflammation makes the breathing tubes highly sensitive so they become narrow temporarily. Symptoms are coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, tight chest with the severity of symptoms varying from person to person. Symptoms usually come and go, although for some people are more persistent. Hypersensitivity to allergens, such as pollen, pet hair, dust mites and various food types may trigger an asthma attack. Asthma can be exacerbated by exercise, anxiety, stress and\or smoking.

Access to care is essential in managing asthma. The patient and their caregiver should receive education regarding the basic facts about asthma. A patient whose asthma is well managed will be able to define what asthma is, and what it means to have well-controlled asthma. He or she should be knowledgeable about their medications and to be able to take them correctly. The patient should be able to monitor their symptoms and know how to treat them. Patient should also be aware of what environmental exposures trigger their asthma. These patient will also follow their established asthma plan and see their provider regularly.

Nutritional imbalances and chronic inflammation may go hand in hand. The more we learn, the more we realize that we really are what we eat.