In all countries that are industrialized, there is a growth of this disease, asthma. According to the World Health Organization, this disease affects up to 5% of the world's population and the worst of all is that most are children.
The calculation is evident, one in 10-12 children suffers from this disorder, 1 in 15 suffers milder disorders, although in the end they always lead to this suffered disease that is asthma. Children, in industrialized countries, are less and less exposed to infectious agents and by not receiving stimuli, immune systems are led to allergy, that is, the immune system begins to defend itself against substances that are harmless to the body. , such as pollen or mites. In this way the respiratory allergy makes its way. A group of experts recommends some rules of prevention and treatment of asthma, these may be very useful if necessary.
We must know the symptoms that precede a crisis and not underestimate signs that require a medical examination such as a cold that does not heal after a few days and eventually leads to cough or mild respiratory distress. Of course, if you already know that your child has asthma, it is good to know how to recognize the symptoms that usually precede a crisis such as itchy nose, sneezing or dry cough, then it is good to administer the drugs prescribed by your pediatrician so that The little one does not run out of air.
You should always avoid the factors that trigger acute attacks, the most common example is the allergy to the hair of an animal, so it is best to remove the animal, but this is a measure, which in addition to drastic, can be a bit inhuman. The best thing then is to have a careful hygiene of the animal eliminating the dander of this, since it is the one that causes the allergy.
We must create a mite-proof environment in the event that the child is allergic to them, frequently airing sheets, blankets and pillows, also ensuring that they are exposed to the sun. Not having the house very hot so as not to promote the reproduction of these mites and use an air purifier. All types of textile decoration such as carpets or carpets should be removed, as they are the preferred place for mites.
On tobacco, everything is more than said, dangerous for health and a high risk factor that can cause the asthmatic child crisis.
The child must do sports, as this helps develop the lungs, there are even athletes who achieve great results being asthmatic. But if the child has suffered a crisis during some physical activity, one must act quickly and administer the appropriate drugs.
Always monitor the health of your child, prevention is a great weapon against asthma and do not suspend the treatment even if the child improves, since this decision must be carried out by the pediatrician. Do not have your child in a kind of glass urn, do not protect him excessively and treat him like a sick man, he is not to blame for this disease and has the right to enjoy games, meetings with friends and all Fun that children need at their age.
