Childhood asthma by Kieran Revitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz en-us 2021-09-02 14:13:11 UTC 2021-09-02 15:15:16 UTC hello@padlet.com kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712880240 In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection]]> 2021-09-02 14:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712880240 kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712881803 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]]> 2021-09-02 14:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712881803 kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712883474 The underlying causes of childhood asthma aren't fully understood.

]]> 2021-09-02 14:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712883474 Symptoms kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712895046 Common symptoms are:

- Frequent coughing that worsens when your child has a viral infection, occurs while your child is asleep or is triggered by exercise or cold air
- A whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out
- Shortness of breath
- Chest congestion or tightness

Childhood asthma might also cause:

  • Trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
  • Bouts of coughing or wheezing that get worse with a cold or the flu
  • Delayed recovery or bronchitis after a respiratory infection
  • Trouble breathing that hampers play or exercise
  • Fatigue, which can be due to poor sleep
]]> 2021-09-02 14:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712895046 Factors kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712911655 Factors that might increase your child's likelihood of developing asthma include:
- Exposure to tobacco smoke, including before birth
- Previous allergic reactions, including skin reactions, food allergies or hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- A family history of asthma or allergies
- Living in an area with high pollution
- Obesity]]> 2021-09-02 14:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712911655 kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712917067 Childhood asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic]]> 2021-09-02 14:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712917067 Key Facts - NHS England kieranrevitt https://padlet.com/kieranrevitt/1gw9jkfv4rb7jhbz/wish/1712920982
Key facts

  • 1 million children in the UK receiving treatment for asthma
  • 24,744 emergency admissions for asthma in 2012
  • 13 children under 14 years died from asthma in 2016
  • Preventable factors in 90% of childhood deaths from asthma
  • Less than 25% of children with asthma have a Personalised Asthma Action Plan (PAAP)
  • Nearly half have had an asthma attack in the previous year
  • 30% have had daytime symptoms in the previous week
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Lots of information and advice on here about testing for asthma and managing asthma 

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Asthma inhalers

The most common asthma treatments are inhalers. These are considered the best asthma treatments for most people. This is because inhalers help get the medicine to the airways where it’s needed. 

Almost everyone with asthma has a preventer inhaler and a reliever inhaler.

Preventer inhalers 

Everyone with asthma can benefit from a preventer inhaler.

Preventer inhalers prevent swelling and inflammation in the airways. This means you’re less likely to get symptoms if you come across your asthma triggers. 

Regular preventer medicine helps prevent asthma attacks.





Reliever inhalers

Reliever inhalers relieve asthma symptoms like coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and a tight chest.

You use your reliever inhaler just when you have symptoms or an asthma attack.

If your asthma is well controlled, you shouldn’t need to use your reliever inhaler often - or at all. But remember to always carry it with you in case symptoms do flare up. 

A small number of people who have mild symptoms very infrequently may only need a reliever inhaler to use when they get symptoms.

However, some studies suggest that everyone should have a preventer inhaler too, to lower their risk of asthma attacks.




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