Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder

It makes breathing difficult. There are several triggers but the effect is the same. Asthma constricts normal airflow when the lungs swell or contract. Meanwhile excess fluids clog the airways further reducing a person’s ability to inhale or exhale easily.

10 Ways to Help Manage Your Child's Asthma

1. Each case of asthma is different, so treatment needs to be tailored for each person. One general rule that does apply to all, is removing things in the environment that are factors in making your asthma worse.
2. If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem (e.g. fix leaks, properly ventilate rooms, and control indoor humidity).  Please seek professional advice if unsure that you have an excessive mold problem.
3. Learn your child’s warning signs to catch episodes before they get worse.
4. Speak with your child’s babysitters, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, etc. about his or her asthma, so they can recognize and help manage the symptoms.
5. Teach children about their allergies and how to avoid them.
6. Vacuum furniture and carpets when your child is not around.
7. Choose stuffed animals that can be laundered, and wash them frequently in hot water and dry on high heat.
8. Keep pets out of your child’s bedroom.
9. Encourage indoor activities on days with dangerous Air Quality Index ratings.
10. Don’t smoke near your child, and don’t let anyone else do so either.

Ways to Help Manage Your Child's Asthma

Asthma - A leading chronic illness among children and youth in the United States. Asthma - One of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Asthma - Can be controlled by following an asthma management plan, cleaning your home, and by avoiding contact with environmental “triggers.”

Control mold and mildew in your home. It can be an important part of reducing a potential trigger to asthma symptoms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution.

Cockroaches - Strong associations have been established between the presence of cockroaches and severe asthma symptoms in individuals sensitive to cockroach allergens. Remove as many water and food sources as you can because cockroaches need food and water to survive. Make sure to vacuum or sweep areas that might attract cockroaches at least every 2 to 3 days, and use roach traps or gels.