Asthma & Children

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• QDoes asthma affect children differently than adults?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Asthma symptoms are the same in children and adults. Asthma can be more difficult to diagnose in children. Many childhood respiratory infections can mimic the symptoms of asthma.<br /><br /></p>
• QWhy are inhaled steroids prescribed for children under 5?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred long-term control treatment for children with persistent asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids are meant for the prevention of asthma symptoms. They should not be used to treat asth...Full Answer
• QHow effective are inhaled steroids for children under 5?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective long-term control medications for treating persistent asthma in children under 5 years. They reduce asthma symptoms, improve lung function, reduce airway inflammation, an...Full Answer
• QCan children outgrow asthma and/or allergies?

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  ADiscovery Health answered

  <p>Asthma is a chronic state of hyper-responsiveness. While some children have asthmatic symptoms that clear up over the course of their adolescence, others have symptoms that worsen. The tendency to have overly sensitiv...Full Answer
• QIf I have asthma are my children at greater risk for this condition?

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  AHealthyWomen answered

  <p>Studies have shown that children of parents with asthma are at greater risk for developing the condition. It would be wise to discuss your children&#39;s health with their pediatrician.</p>
• QShould my child get a flu vaccine if he has asthma?

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  ADr. Tanya R. Altmann, MD answered

  All children should get a flu vaccine and for children with asthma, it&#39;s even more critical, says Tanya Altmann, MD, pediatrician. In this video, she says that catching the flu can be a cause of major respiratory dis...Full Answer
• QWhat devices can help my child get the right dose of asthma medication?

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  AGreenville Health System answered

  Various devices are available for drug delivery of asthma medications, including nebulizers, dry powder inhalers (DPI) and metered dose inhalers (MDI) augmented with use of a valved holding chamber (spacer) with one-way ...Full Answer
• QWhat should I know before my child under 5 starts using inhaled steroids?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Daily low-dose corticosteroids are the preferred treatment for children of 5 years and younger with mild persistent asthma.</p> <p>A medium dose of inhaled corticosteroid is the preferred treatment for children of 5 ...Full Answer
• QHow common is asthma in children?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>In the last several years, rates of asthma have increased around the world. Currently, an estimated 4 million children under 18 have had an asthma attack in the past 12 months, and many others have undiagnosed asthma....Full Answer
• QDoes diet have an impact on asthma risk in children?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>Carrying extra weight impacts lung function in a variety of ways, and recent studies make a strong case for a link between obesity and asthma. The rates of asthma and respiratory problems in children have risen right ...Full Answer

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