Life with Asthma

Fighting Eczema

2007-06-24T23:26:00.000-04:00

Greetings All,
Today I would like to Talk about Eczema. This trying condition can cause a lot of problems. People are usually diagnosed as an infant. Eczema is known to cause asthma in patients. I is a sign of a weak digestive track.

There are 3 types of Eczema:

1. Wet
2. dry
3. Itching

Eczema usually appears in a few common places:

1. on the elbows
2. in the back of the knees
3. in the back of the ears

It can form in other places on the body, but these places are common. There are ways to lesson the episodes. On is through diet and tomorrow we will be discussing foods that can help reduce the outbreaks.

Hope we can talk again!
Until then,
Smiles,
Lisa

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Asthma and Allergies

2007-06-04T22:35:00.000-04:00

Hello All!

Today I want to talk about Asthma and Allergies. One of the most common triggers of Asthma is Allergies. With the Summer months coming you should remember that control of your allergies can help you with your asthma flares or episodes.

Looking for pollen highs and lows can help with this. Many people have problems with pollen. Mold and dust is another trigger. Symptoms to look for are:

1. Itchy/watery Eyes

2. Continuous sneezing and/or runny nose

3. hives

4. rashes that suddenly appear

Severe cases:

1. swelling of the throat

2. shortness of breathe

3. severe itching

If you experience these signs it is best to have them checked out by your physician.

Tune in next time when we have more valuable tips on Asthma and asthma related conditions.

Until next time!
Smiles,
Lisa

Logging Your Childs Symptoms

2007-05-27T16:22:00.000-04:00

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

Signs of Asthma: Children

2007-05-19T16:37:00.000-04:00

Greetings Everyone!

Today I am writing about signs in children. The symptoms of Asthma show in children before they have an attack. This can prevent them having to go to the hospital or use their rescue inhaler so much.

Below are somethings that can be spotted in children during respiratory problems:

1. Slowing in Activity: some children will stop all together, some will lay down suddenly, some will sit down and get quiet. Different for each child.

2. Cough at night: Some children will cough a lot at night without any other symptoms of a cold.

3. Show signs of body working to hard: Check the neck and abdomen, if they are showing deep contracting in these spots they are working to breathe.

For more information on this topic and others please follow the links below:

Pediatric Asthma:
This site provides information on asthma in children.

www.pediatricasthma.com

Keeping kids Healthy

This site provides tips for parents and issues dealing with kids. As well as providing
useful places to find additional information.

www.keepingkidshealthy.com

Hope this information helps you in your quest for knowledge on childhood asthma, come back tomorrow for our next topic!

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Smiles,
Lisa

Exasturbating Asthma

2007-05-18T17:32:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!

Today my child was walking to the store with his father and had an attack!
It hurts me every time this happens, we wish good health for our children but sometimes you have to deal with what comes.

I gave him a couple of puffs of his inhaler and he seemed to be better. That little thing comes in very handy I can imagine being with out it. Though he is only six he is well educated on what he can and can not do. I make sure of that. I have decided to write a series on Asthma Control, triggers and treatments.

Though I am not a physician, I think we can learn a lot from each other!

Hope to see you here tomorrow.
Until then!
Smiles,
Lisa

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