Asthma is a common condition affecting millions of children worldwide, shaping the way families live, play, and breathe. Understanding asthma and its impact on your child’s health is the first step toward managing this condition effectively. At Westchester Park Pediatrics in Purchase, New York, we’re committed to guiding and supporting families through their asthma care
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Working with Your Pediatrician: Creating an Asthma Action Plan for Toddlers
Asthma in toddlers can be a challenging journey, not just for the little ones but for their parents and caregivers too. The key to managing this condition effectively lies in creating a comprehensive Asthma Action Plan in partnership with your pediatrician. This blog aims to guide you through the steps of working with your pediatrician
Read MoreThe Link Between Respiratory Infections and Childhood Asthma
Childhood asthma is a growing concern for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is the most common chronic disease among children worldwide, affecting approximately 339 million people globally. While the causes of asthma are multifactorial, research has shown that respiratory infections are one of the most significant
Read MoreManaging Seasonal Allergies and Asthma in Kids
As weather changes and seasons shift, many children – like many adults – experience allergies and asthma. Allergies and asthma are both different medical conditions. Allergies are the reactions that start in the immune system, while asthma is a chronic condition that starts in the lungs. The symptoms of these conditions can keep children from
Read MoreWhat Are the Common Triggers of Asthma in Kids?
Asthma is a prevalent chronic lung condition affecting about 1 in 12 children in the United States. In kids, asthma can cause bothersome symptoms that can interfere with their play, sports, sleep, and school – to say the least – and can cause dangerous asthma attacks. **Call 911 immediately if you notice that your child
Read MoreCommon Triggers of Asthma in Children
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children. It can cause a host of symptoms that range from narrowed, mucus-filled airways, coughing, and wheezing to chest tightness, decreased blood oxygenation, and skin pallor. Asthma is a common cause of missed school days and last-minute changes in family plans and activities. Fortunately, you and your
Read MoreAsthma in Children: What You Can Do to Ensure Better Lung Health for Your Child
Asthma affects about six million American children, reports the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Because of its lung-constricting, potentially life-threatening symptoms, kids miss school, sports, daycare, and more. If your child has asthma, you need to control its symptoms, so lung health improves in the long term. Let’s talk about how you can manage asthma
Read MoreSigns Of Asthma In Toddlers
Most people are aware that asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes those who are afflicted to suddenly have difficulty breathing when exposed to a trigger. The lining of their airways swells and the muscles surrounding the airways tighten and narrow, making it difficult for air to flow in and out of the lungs.
Read MoreAsthma in Children: Prognosis and Treatment
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It can cause wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Asthma affects people of all ages, but children are more prone to it. In fact, asthma is the leading cause of child hospitalizations in the United States. Fortunately, there are things you can do
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