Treating Your Child's Asthma

Treating Your Child's Asthma

Find out the best ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms.asthma

There is nothing scarier than watching your child struggling to get their breath. While this can be enough to induce panic and anxiety in any parent, it’s important to remain calm and understand how to manage your child’s symptoms to reduce their chance of an attack. Turn to your Louisville, KY pediatrician to find out the very best ways to handle your child’s asthma.

Common ways to reduce your child’s chances of an asthma attack include:

Knowing What Triggers Their Asthma

Some children cannot be around other people’s pets while sometimes being outdoors when the pollen count is high is enough to trigger an episode. While it isn’t always easy to detect these triggers right away it’s not a bad idea to talk to your child’s pediatrician about getting an allergy testing. Through a simple skin prick or blood testing we can determine what could be responsible for your child’s wheezing so your little one can avoid it whenever possible.

Making Sure Your Child Uses Their Medication

Your child’s doctor will provide an inhaler or nebulizer, which should be taken every day to help reduce their body’s response to certain asthma triggers. This medication can make a world of difference for an asthma sufferer so it’s important to always use it as directed, even if your child seems fine.

Visiting the Louisville, KY Pediatrician Regularly

Your child should visit the doctor at least every six months, or more regularly if their asthma is severe or often flares up. When your child comes in for care we can better monitor their symptoms to determine whether the medication they are using is actually working or if they require different medications or doses. Our goal is to make sure that your child leads a healthy, normal life that isn’t affecting by asthma.

By following these simple measures you can help your child better control their asthma symptoms. Most asthma medications can work for both children and adults. If your child is younger, the dose they receive will be determined based on their age and weight.

Whether you have questions about your child’s treatment options or their condition, turning to a pediatrician you can trust is paramount. Don’t just trust your child’s health to anyone. A pediatrician is here for your child whenever they need care most. Whether your child needs to use an inhaler or a home nebulizer, we will show you how to properly use all asthma medication to make sure your child is getting the most effective treatment.

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