Motherhood comes with unacceptable when you have kids with medical challenges … well sort of.
My Son was the best thing that ever happen to me in life, but what i didn’t bargain for was his asthma diagnosis.
First of all what is Asthma?
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic, or long-term, condition that intermittently inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. The inflammation makes the airways swell. Asthma causes periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. People who have asthma may experience symptoms that range from mild to severe and that may happen rarely or every day. When symptoms get worse, it is called an asthma attack. Asthma affects people of all ages and often starts during childhood.
Below are the steps I use in caring for him, and making sure he’s safe and sound. And also reducing any triggers around him for better breathing.
Causes – Asthma
The exact cause of asthma is unknown, and the causes may vary from person to person. However, asthma is often the result of a strong response of the immune system to an allergen in the environment. For example, exposure to an allergen in the environment, such as ragweed, may make your airways react strongly. Other people exposed to the same allergen may not react at all, or their response may be different. The reason one person reacts to an exposure while others do not is not completely understood, though it may be partially explained by genes.
Taking steps to reduce your exposure asthma triggers is a key part of asthma control, including:
Use your air conditioner. …
Decontaminate your decor. …
Maintain optimal humidity. …
Prevent mold spores. …
Reduce pet dander. …
Clean regularly. …
Cover your nose and mouth if it’s cold out.
How do you take care of asthma?
You can take charge of your day-to-day asthma care by:
Learning which triggers can cause your asthma symptoms to flare up and avoid them.
Using a peak flow meter to help monitor your asthma.
Using controller medicines correctly, as prescribed by your physician.