What to Do When Child Suffers from Asthma or Sleep Issues?
Worldwide, asthma and other respiratory problems including respiratory infections remain a major childhood medical concern. Some of the most common symptoms of childhood asthma include frequent coughing that lingers on for days, a whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out, shortness of breath particularly on exertion and play, chest congestion or tightness and night time coughing. While, its precise causes still remain unknown, researchers have recognisedthat environmental factors can interact with underlying genetic make-upto contribute to the development of asthma symptoms. Additionally, in children, untreated or undertreated asthma may leadto major sleep disturbancesthat can further worsen asthma symptoms. Yet, asthma and its complications, although incurable, can be managed well so that a child may live a normal life. To help children and parents manage this conditionbetter it is important to consult a children’s lung specialist who specialises on asthma and sleep. ...