Different Asthma Treatments

You want your child to enjoy outside play and sports, few things can improve their overall health at their young age like being physically active, unfortunately, asthma can make that difficult. Asthma is a chronic condition that can affect your child's ability to breathe and can interfere not only with their physical activity but also interrupts their sleep and other aspects of their everyday life. It's why it's so important, if you suspect symptoms, to seek asthma treatment from your local Palo Alto, CA, pediatrician Dr. Michael Taymor.

Signs and Symptoms

For most, every breath is transferred into the lungs through the airways from where it is made into usable oxygen by the bloodstream.

The airways are these small passages that make it all possible, but those who suffer from asthma experience asthma symptoms when the muscles around these airways tighten and mucus fill them.

The symptoms can include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain, wheezing, and difficulty sleeping.

Managing Symptoms

Although presently there is no cure available for asthma, the goal of any asthma treatment will be to manage the symptoms and the factors that can trigger asthma events.

Asthma can affect everyone differently so even if it is well managed occasional flare-ups are still possible, it's why most are prescribed an inhaler that can stop an asthma attack.

Medication that reduces the swelling of the airways and limits mucus production can also help, these are called anti-inflammatories. Another type of medication often prescribed is anticholinergics which prevent the muscles around the airways from tightening.

Because allergies are often a trigger for asthma symptoms your doctor may also prescribe anti-allergens.

Overall limiting your child's exposure to potential triggers, like allergens, is yet another way in which you can help prevent flare-ups.

Asthma Treatment in Palo Alto, CA

If you are interested in asthma treatment for your child you can schedule a consultation in Palo Alto, CA, with Dr. Taymor by dialing (650) 321-7722.