Sometimes your child can be tested to check for signs of different conditions. and special for general tourists only
- Difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- tightness in the chest
- cough
- Sweating
- dark green lips
In the case where the children Parents should notice their children's symptoms. It may be observed from the following things.
- Your child's condition improves or worsens when they are in different areas such as bedrooms, parks, shopping malls, schools.
- Your child's condition improves or worsens during different seasons such as summer and rainy season.
- Does your child's condition get better or worse when exposed to things like fur and dust?
Basic ways to notice symptoms of your child's asthma are as follows:
- If your child's breathing is too fast, more than 40 breaths per minute, it may be a sign that he or she is having asthma symptoms.
- Listen to your child's breathing If you hear a wheezing sound while breathing in or out. It may indicate that the child has symptoms of asthma.
- Observe your child's posture If your child has asthma symptoms You may experience difficulty breathing, chest tightness, coughing, or sweating.
If you experience such symptoms You should take your child to see a doctor.
How to prevent asthma symptoms in children can be done in the following simple ways:
- Avoid contact with allergens such as dust mites, fur, and dust.
- Maintain cleanliness within the home regularly.
- Control the humidity in your home below 50%.
- Let your child exercise regularly.
- avoid smoking
Why are dust mites the main cause of asthma in children?
Dust mites are small animals. who lives in our house They like to hide in various corners such as under the bed, carpet or pillows. Dust mites eat the skin that we have shed as food. and release secretions This substance causes allergic reactions in many people.
Young children have not yet strong immune systems. When exposed to allergens from dust mites It can cause the body to have an allergic reaction and cause allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, and even asthma.
Additionally, young children often spend time indoors. Especially in the bedroom more than adults This is because children spend 8-12 hours sleeping per day. Therefore, there is a greater chance of coming into contact with dust mites. and may increase the risk of asthma.
Preventing asthma in children can be done in a few simple ways. As follows:
- Control the humidity in your home below 50%.
- Wash and dry your child's blankets with hot water. (temperature at least 60 degrees Celsius) once a week
- Keep pets away from your child's bedroom.
- Choose bedding sets that use dust mite repellent fabrics. Certified by a medical institution
Another important part in protecting your child from allergies is Using a waterproof mattress cover or apron Includes waterproof pillow cover. Can prevent dust mites Do not allow them to escape and live in the mattress and pillow filling.
Additionally, a waterproof mattress cover or apron. and a waterproof pillow cover It also helps prevent dust mites from spreading to other parts. of the house as well
which is supported by research published in the journal ofThoracic institutes in America
It was found that using mattress covers that prevent dust mites Can reduce the number of children with asthma who need treatment.
source https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.201609-1966OC
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