The most common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, tightness in chest, and shortness of breath. Asthma can be inherited, and anyone can have it, even babies.

1. Dr. Lisa Marie Cannon
Managing Childhood Asthma
The most common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, tightness in chest, and shortness of
breath. Asthma can be inherited, and anyone can have it, even babies. If left untreated, a child will grow
up having shorter endurance than their peers and will most likely avoid sports or other physical
activities. Asthma flare-ups happen more often to children with severe asthma. Moreover, severe asthma
can cause lung function changes when left untreated. Here are some ways to manage childhood asthma:
Consult an allergist: Consulting an allergist will help the child and the parents determine the causes of
asthma flare-ups. Learning what triggers asthma attacks is critical in making an effective action plan.
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Know the asthma management plan: The allergist will provide the asthma management plan, which
contains what medications to take and when and how to increase the doses. The plan also includes
advice on when to call the physician.
Master the proper way to take the medications: The inhalers and nebulizers contain the medications for
the child. It is essential to learn how to use these devices properly so they can work well and be effective
for the child.

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Maintain a healthy relationship with the child’s physician: Asthma reviews with the doctor must be
done once in six months. It would be best to have the same doctor to keep track of all the child’s records
more accurately.
Dr. Lisa Marie Cannon (http://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisamariecannon) specializes in pulmonology, critical care,
and sleep medicine. For more helpful articles on health and medicine, subscribe to this blog
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APRIL 21, 2016
DRLISAMARIECANNON
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ASTHMA IN CHILDREN, MANAGING ASTHMA, PULMONOLOGY
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