Asthma in Children
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Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways - the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs - to become sore and swollen. In the United States, about 20 million people have asthma. Nearly 9 million of them are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma especially serious for them. Children with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night.
Many things can cause asthma, including
- Allergens - mold, pollen, animals
- Irritants - cigarette smoke, air pollution
- Weather - cold air, changes in weather
- Exercise
- Infections - flu, common cold
When asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it is called an asthma attack. Asthma is treated with two kinds of medicines: quick-relief medicines to stop asthma symptoms and long-term control medicines to prevent symptoms.
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Lansoprazole does not control asthma in children
news-medical.net — “Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are both common illnesses in children. GER in children often occurs without the typical symptoms of heartburn, and physicians frequently prescribe the acid reflux drug lansoprazole to supplement the standard inhaled steroid treatment for children with uncontrolled asthma regardless of GER symptoms.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Asthma-in-children - Introduction
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On the Book and Asthma Trail | Asthma Allergies Children
asthmaallergieschildren.com — “On the Book and Asthma Trail | Asthma Allergies Children” View full resource at asthmaallergieschildren.com
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RT @AACMaven Bestselling author Caroline Leavitt writes asthma editorial. http://fb.me/OSOPncrG - brilliant. Illness not define individual
Acid Reflux Drug Does Not Improve Asthma in Children
jhsph.edu — “Acid Reflux Drug Does Not Improve Asthma in Children” View full resource at jhsph.edu
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New study says acid reflux drugs don't help kids with #asthma, may even harm: http://t.co/OyUbfrXZ
Smell Triggered Symptoms | Asthma Allergies Children
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Smells Trigger asthma too | Asthma Allergies Children: http://t.co/UjZVQ0p via @AddThis
The New Primatene Flap | Asthma Allergies Children
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New interventions, recommendations for controlling allergies & asthma in children
eurekalert.org — “Asthma-Related Hospital Re-admissions 50 Percent Greater in Single-Parent Households; Too Few Food Allergies Confirmed by Oral Food Challenge; Sleep Apnea Linked to Teen Obesity; Single Dose Flu Shot May Be Safe for Children with Severe Egg Allergy; Text Message Reminders Keep Kids -- Not Teens -- on Track with Asthma Medication” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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AAAS New interventions, recommendations for controlling allergies & asthma in children http://t.co/nEORuIv3
CHEO - Can You Avoid Asthma in Children?
cheo.on.ca — “The rate of asthma in children is increasing in Canada, and many other parts of the world. It makes sense that if the rate of asthma can go up, modifying the environment children live it should be able to make the rate of asthma go down. This is an area of very active scientific research. The page will give some information, based on relatively early research results, on things you can do to prevent your children from developing asthma” View full resource at cheo.on.ca
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Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma? - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
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Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?: Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always. http://bit.ly/keEIMs
Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Managing childhood asthma can be complicated. Take control with a written action plan.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 4:18 am By:
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Acetaminophen Linked to Asthma in Children | The Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Care Resource
nycallergydoctor.com — “Many studies suggest that Doctors should recommend that children with Asthma should avoid acetaminophen” View full resource at nycallergydoctor.com
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Asthma: Mothers' Diet Can Lower the Risk of Eczema, Wheezing in Children - The Doctor
thedoctorwillseeyounow.com — “What a woman eats when pregnant and breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of eczema and asthma.” View full resource at thedoctorwillseeyounow.com
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Information about controllers and relievers for the drug treatment of asthma in children.
intelihealth.com — “Information about controllers and relievers for the drug treatment of asthma in children.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
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Information about controllers and relievers for the drug treatment of asthma in children. http://bit.ly/b5qe1O
Educational Home Visits Can Improve Asthma In Children, Study Suggests
medicalnewstoday.com — “A few home visits by a health care specialist to educate children with asthma about basic strategies for earlier symptom recognition and improving medication use can lead to fewer flare-ups and le” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Educational Home Visits Can Improve Asthma In Children, Study Suggests: A few home visits by a health care spec.. http://bit.ly/5I7qAM
Allergies & Asthma In Children: Research Highlights New Interventions, Recommendations
medicalnewstoday.com — “Asthma-Related Hospital Readmissions 50 Percent Greater in Single-Parent Households Financial strain and competing priorities at home may contribute to greater number of hospital” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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