Tips for Managing Childhood Asthma
Childhood asthma is not different from adult asthma, but it does create particular challenges for children. Although there is no cure for childhood asthma, your child’s pediatrician can help you develop a treatment plan for managing your child’s asthma to prevent flare-ups.
Our pediatricians at AGC Pediatrics in Calhoun and Cartersville, Georgia encourage parents to learn all they can about childhood asthma to help their children manage this condition.
Below are just a few tips for managing childhood asthma:
Identify potential triggers.
Our non-invasive allergy and asthma testing identifies asthmatic triggers to prevent asthma attacks. If asthma triggers are present in your home, our pediatricians recommend the immediate removal of the trigger to reduce the chances of an asthma attack at home.
Learn the signs of an asthma attack.
Understanding the warning signs of an asthma attack allows you to better help him or her. Depending on the treatment prescribed by your pediatrician, parents who are aware of an oncoming attack are better able to retrieve vital medications to alleviate symptoms and open airways.
Teach your child about childhood asthma.
Working closely with our pediatricians at AGC Pediatrics, you can help your child learn how to care for him or herself using the prescribed medications. Closely monitor your child to ensure that any prescription medications are being taken as directed.
Additionally, if our pediatricians prescribe a peak flow meter to record and assess your child’s level of asthma, ensure that this information is being properly documented.
Get involved in support groups and asthma camps.
Locate and become involved in community support groups and asthma camps to help you and your child meet other people experiencing childhood asthma. Chronic or severe childhood asthma may leave your child feeling left out from play, school, or sports activities.
Support groups and asthma camps may help him or her meet new friends experiencing the same condition, and will show your child that he or she is not alone.
Our pediatricians at AGC Pediatrics in Calhoun and Cartersville, Georgia encourage parents to learn all they can about childhood asthma to help their children manage this condition.
Below are just a few tips for managing childhood asthma:
Identify potential triggers.
Our non-invasive allergy and asthma testing identifies asthmatic triggers to prevent asthma attacks. If asthma triggers are present in your home, our pediatricians recommend the immediate removal of the trigger to reduce the chances of an asthma attack at home.
Learn the signs of an asthma attack.
Understanding the warning signs of an asthma attack allows you to better help him or her. Depending on the treatment prescribed by your pediatrician, parents who are aware of an oncoming attack are better able to retrieve vital medications to alleviate symptoms and open airways.
Teach your child about childhood asthma.
Working closely with our pediatricians at AGC Pediatrics, you can help your child learn how to care for him or herself using the prescribed medications. Closely monitor your child to ensure that any prescription medications are being taken as directed.
Additionally, if our pediatricians prescribe a peak flow meter to record and assess your child’s level of asthma, ensure that this information is being properly documented.
Get involved in support groups and asthma camps.
Locate and become involved in community support groups and asthma camps to help you and your child meet other people experiencing childhood asthma. Chronic or severe childhood asthma may leave your child feeling left out from play, school, or sports activities.
Support groups and asthma camps may help him or her meet new friends experiencing the same condition, and will show your child that he or she is not alone.
Schedule an Asthma Test at AGC Pediatrics in Cartersville & Calhoun, GA
At AGC Pediatrics, our highly-experienced and skilled pediatricians offer expert advice and treatment plans for children suffering from childhood asthma. Using specialized pediatric tools and tests, we are able to diagnose and develop a childhood asthma treatment plan that works for your child.
Our faith-based practice in Calhoun and Cartersville, Georgia believes in providing the highest quality care for children from infancy to age 21. Our pediatric allergy and asthma treatment plans will help your child and you avoid triggers and improve overall quality of life.
Schedule an appointment in one of our Cartersville or Calhoun, Georgia locations online or via telephone at 706-625-5900 to learn more about our non-invasive allergy testing and childhood asthma treatments.
Our faith-based practice in Calhoun and Cartersville, Georgia believes in providing the highest quality care for children from infancy to age 21. Our pediatric allergy and asthma treatment plans will help your child and you avoid triggers and improve overall quality of life.
Schedule an appointment in one of our Cartersville or Calhoun, Georgia locations online or via telephone at 706-625-5900 to learn more about our non-invasive allergy testing and childhood asthma treatments.
