Asthma is a problem with the airways that carry oxygen to your lungs. A person who has asthma may not feel the symptoms all the time. But when an asthma attack occurs, it becomes difficult for air to pass through the respiratory tract. The symptoms are:
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
The following are some questions you may want to ask your pediatrician to help treat your child with asthma.
- Is my child taking their asthma medication correctly?
- What medication should my child take every day? What should I do if my child misses it in a day?
- What medicines should I take when my child has trouble breathing? Are the auxiliary drugs safe for consumption every day?
- What are the side effects of this drug? What side effects require me to call my doctor?
- How do I know when the inhaler will run out? Is my child using the inhaler the right way? Should I use spacers?
- What are the signs if my asthma gets worse and I need to contact a doctor immediately? What should I do if the child's breath is shorter?
- What injections or vaccines will my child need?
- What changes should I make around the house?
- Can I have a pet? Indoors or outdoors? How about the bedroom?
- Is smoking allowed in the house? What if my child is not in the house when someone is smoking?
- Is it okay for me to clean or vacuum in the house?
- Are carpets allowed in the house?
- What kind of furniture can I have?
- How do I get rid of dust and mold in the house? Should I cover my child's bed and pillow?
- Can my child have a doll?
- How do I know if I have cockroaches in my house? How do I get rid of it?
- What should my school and daycare center need to know?
- Do I need an asthma management plan at school?
- How do I ensure that my child can take medicine or use medicine at school?
- Can my child participate in sports lessons at school?
- What activities are good for children who have asthma?
- Are there certain times you should avoid playing outside?
- Is there anything I need to do with my child before he starts activities?
- Does my child need treatment or testing for allergies? What should I do when I know my child will be around an asthma trigger?
- What kind of planning do I need when we are going to travel?
- What medicine should I take? How can I get it again when it runs out?
- Who should I contact when my child's asthma gets worse?
