Research Paper On Asthma

Asthma is a chronic breathing problem that affects nearly 5 million children in the United States. It is caused by swelling and closing of the airways inside the lungs which makes it hard to breathe. There are many reasons that kids can have asthma "attacks". These things are called triggers; some triggers might consist of: Pollen from trees, grass, and other types of plants. Also; mold, dust, weather changes, perfume, pet fur, smoke and exercise. There are many more things that can trigger asthma. When you have an asthma attack the muscles around the airways tighten making the airways smaller which causes you to have difficulty breathing. Asthma does not have a cure but there are many methods to keeping your asthma under control. Taking your medication as directed and knowing when you are having an asthma attack are the two most important things you can do to keep control of your asthma. There are many symptoms you can see in your child who has asthma. When these symptoms appear, it is important to be proactive and seek medical attention. Some asthma symptoms may include: coughing that gets worse at night, wheezing, shortness of breath, or tightness in your chest. It is

Its is a plan for your child to follow to keep their asthma under control. This plan is individualized to each patient. Your child will be prescribed bronchodilator medication. Bronchodilators open your airways. They relax the muscles around the airways that get tight during an asthma attack. If exercise causes symptoms for you, take a quick relief medicine 15 minutes before exercise. There are two types of this medication: Metered dose inhalers (with spacers) and Nebulizers. Like all medication, bronchodilators can cause side effects. Some may include: increased heart rate, jitteriness, and nausea. If your side effects continue 15-20 minutes after administration, consult your