What is Asthma?
by JustinAsthma has been deemed as the disease that causes children to miss the most school. Many children are affected by some form of asthma. But what exactly is asthma? Asthma is a disease that varies greatly. It can be very severe or it can be very mild. Either way, asthma affects your child’s ability to breathe. It does this by trigging the muscles in the bronchial tube to inflame which restricts the ability of air to get into the lungs, almost choking your child from within. This is what’s known as an “asthma attack.” While asthma can be something that your child has to deal with for their entire lives, most will grow out of it.
Most asthma attacks come on suddenly, but others pick up strength over the course of several hours or several days. Most doctors will give a written action plan detailing the medicines to use based on the severity of the attack and when to call for medical assistance. Some asthma attacks can cause death, therefore it’s important to see a doctor if you believe your child may have asthma. If your child does have asthma and you allow it to go untreated, it will cause permanent damage to the bronchial tube and lungs.
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