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Adolescent Asthma Action
- Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
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Managing Asthma At Home
The more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other triggers is extremely important.
Asthma Action Plans
Asthma action plans create a written document for patients and parents to manage asthma during stable times and to more easily identify when asthma is worsening. Important components of a home program include:
- A clearly written plan for taking asthma medications when condition is stable
- A complete...
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The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
An Asthma Action Plan Is Essential
For people who have asthma, an asthma action plan is an essential part of successful asthma management. An Asthma Action Plan that you... Read more »
An Asthma Action Plan will help you become a Gallant Asthmatic
So, you've come to the realization that you are not the best asthmatic -- you're like Joe Goofus. You use your inhaler way too often and... Read more »
It's Time to Create an Asthma Action Plan for School
I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Jane Gallant. She's the asthma mom who does everything right when it comes to her... Read more »
Keeping Your Asthma in The Green and not the Red
Asthma action plans In this entry, I would like to discuss the role of ‘action plans' in the care of patients with asthma. Since asthma... Read more »
From Our Sources
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma GuidelinesThe U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma... Read more »
The Gallant Asthmatic: The Perfect Asthma Patient
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American... Read more »
Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsChildren older than 6 months should receive an influenza vaccination every year. Children between 2 months and 2 years... Read more »
Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pulmonary Function TestsIf symptoms and a patient's history strongly suggest asthma, the doctor will usually perform tests called pulmonary function... Read more »
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