Childhood Asthma : Diagnosis and Treatment
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
Many children suffer from recurrent coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.
In preschool children one third of all children have these symptoms before the age of six, but only 40% of these wheezing preschoolers will continue to have asthma.
In older school-aged children the majority of the children have asthma.
Quality of life is affected by asthma control.
Sleep disruption and exercised induced airflow limitation have a negative impact on participation in sports and social activities, and may influence family life.
The goal of asthma therapy is to achieve asthma control, but only a limited number of patients are able to reach total control.
This may be due to an incorrect diagnosis, co-morbidities or poor inhalation technique, but in the majority of cases non-adherence is the main reason for therapy failures.
However, partnership with the parents and the child is important in order to set individually chosen goals of therapy and may be of help to improve control.
Non-pharmacological measures aim at avoiding tobacco smoke, and when a child is sensitised, to avoid allergens.
In pharmacological management international guidelines such as the GINA guideline and the British Guideline on the Management of Asthma are leading.
American Psychological Association (APA)
van Aalderen, Wim M.. 2012. Childhood Asthma : Diagnosis and Treatment. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-18.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
van Aalderen, Wim M.. Childhood Asthma : Diagnosis and Treatment. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-18.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
van Aalderen, Wim M.. Childhood Asthma : Diagnosis and Treatment. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489477
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489477