Asthma - Bimaristan

Question 1

Does asthma disappear in children?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, asthma symptoms in children continue until adulthood and do not completely disappear, especially in younger children.

Question 2

Children's asthma is cured?

Accepted Answer

So far, despite adequate treatment for children with asthma, there is no cure for 100%, but symptoms can be largely controlled.

Question 3

How do I treat asthma in children?

Accepted Answer

Children should be kept away from irritants (stimuli) that trigger an asthma attack, such as the smells of perfumes and flowers, in addition to adhering to long-acting bronchodilators, such as steroids, in patients with asthma.

Question 4

What is the definitive treatment for asthma?

Accepted Answer

There is no definitive cure for asthma, but symptoms resulting from an asthma attack can be controlled by rapid-acting bronchodilators such as salbutamol (Ventolin spray), in addition to prednisone outside an asthma attack.

Question 5

Do asthma sprays harm children?

Accepted Answer

Many of the materials used in asthma inhalers can harm children in the event that medicines are not used correctly, especially cortisone medicines, so it is necessary to adhere to the doctor’s instructions regarding the use of these medicines.

Question 6

When does a child need Ventolin?

Accepted Answer

A child with asthma needs Ventolin (salbutamol) in the event that an asthma attack begins immediately, which helps to expand the airways and control the symptoms of shortness of breath.

Question 7

What is the treatment for shortness of breath in children due to sputum?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to get rid of sputum that causes shortness of breath in children. The best of these methods are:

Drink plenty of water and fluids that help loosen thick mucus and facilitate its expulsion from the body
Saline nasal sprays
Using a suction device to clean the nose in children
Keeping the room clean
Changing the baby's sleeping position can also help

Question 8

What is the orange asthma inhaler for children?

Accepted Answer

Orange asthma spray for children contains corticosteroids, which works to reduce inflammation in the airways, making them less likely to be sensitive to irritants that cause an asthma attack.