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Asthma/Persistent Wheezing

Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the airways. Because asthma affects the ability to breathe and to oxygenate the blood, it is very serious. Many children with asthma have what is termed "allergic asthma." That means allergens can worsen their symptoms. For these children, exposure to allergens can further irritate their airways, causing even more constriction. Early exposure to tobacco smoke can also make asthma symptoms worse.¹ But once diagnosed, asthma can be managed. With early allergy testing and the right treatment, children with asthma can lead lives very similar to those of their nonasthmatic friends.

Talk to your doctor. He or she can help you get to the cause of your child’s allergy-like symptoms.

References

1. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Diseases of the Atopic Diathesis. Milwaukee, Wis: AAAAI; 2000. The Allergy Report. Vol 2:33,111.