Children with asthma is a very pitiful sight. Children deserve better than to have to deal with such attacks at an early age. Special attention should be given to children with asthma. Treating asthma in children is not that difficult at all. However there is no permanent and lasting treatment for asthma as it can be caused by several factors. If a doctor has diagnosed your child with asthma, they can also teach you how to deal with this problem.
Helping children with asthma deal with the problem starts at home. Clean and dust off their toys and parts and areas of your home. Always keep a household free of bacteria and any other contaminants. The less your child comes into contact with the allergens, the lesser the asthma attack could occur.
Another way of caring for children with asthma is to understand the different types of inhalers. Children who have asthma does not necessarily need two inhalers, but there are some who do need two inhalers. One type of inhaler is used to prevent asthmatic attacks. This is taken in scheduled intervals. The other type of inhaler is a sort of reliever in cases that the asthmatic attack is happening. It is important to know the difference between the two inhalers to maximize its use.
Children with asthma should be encouraged to participate in any school activities that does not promote or cause an asthma attack. Like any other children, they should live a normal life. Never encourage them to skip activities just because they have asthma. Help them determine which activities in school they can participate to despite of their condition. What they need to avoid though are certain things in school such as dusty chalkboards. Also, if the weather outside the campus is not good, they should just stay inside.
At home you can use air purifiers every now and then to help get rid of dust, mold, smoke, and odor. This will help in keeping the air fresh. Helping children with asthma understand their condition and how it is not a determining factor for them to limit themselves at home and most especially at school will help them adjust better. This will also help children with asthma deal with their condition better.