Hello Everyone!
Today I want to discuss the importance of logging the daily symptoms your children are having.
There are many symptoms of asthma your child may experience in a day. The important thing to remember is that when you keep track of them, no matter how small it may seem it gives a record for the physician.
When a doctor evaluates you child he is only seeing what is bothering them right then. As you know this is not always a help. The more feedback you can provide to them the better treatment the doctor can give.
We all know symptoms can change from day to day in our children. How they may feel one day may be different the next. Below is a list of things you can do to make it easier on your physician as well as your child:
1. Assigned Daily log book: you may want to keep a log book for each child you have with asthma.
2. Keep record of each appointment: use the logbook for keeping track of each appointment for that child.
3. Note what the doctor recommends: Take note to all the doctor recommends. If that child sees more then one doctor, try to put the date and have the doctor sign it. This keeps a complete record for further use.
4. Document: Document each and every cough even if it is not often: Each sniffle, each time they use the rescue inhaler. This allows the doctor to see a pattern and the severity of the asthma. Also keep the date!
5. List what they were doing just before the symptom occurred: This helps the doctor better understand the triggers.
6. Keep a book of medication and doses given: Then the doctor can evaluate how often they are taking medication, as well as if it needs to be changed in any way.
Remember your child's well being is your responsibility. It is important to do all we can to ensure that they stay healthy!
Until next time!
Smiles,
Lisa
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Interesting to know.
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