What is Child Asthma ?

In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily symptoms that interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanaged asthma can cause dangerous asthma attacks.

Childhood asthma isn't a different disease from asthma in adults, but children face unique challenges. The condition is a leading cause of emergency department visits, hospitalizations and missed school days .

Unfortunately, childhood asthma can't be cured, and symptoms can continue into adulthood. But with the right treatment, you and your child can keep symptoms under control and prevent damage to growing lungs. 

Symptoms

Common childhood asthma signs and symptoms include: 

• Frequent coughing that worsens when your child has a viral infection, occurs while your child is asleep or is triggered by exercise or cold air
• A whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out
• Shortness of breath
• Chest congestion or tightness

Childhood asthma might also cause: 

• Trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
• Delayed recovery or bronchitis after a respiratory infection
• Bouts of coughing or wheezing that get worse with a cold or the flu
• Trouble breathing that hampers play or exercise
• Fatigue, which can be due to poor sleep

Risk factors

Factors that might increase your child's likelihood of developing asthma include: 

• Exposure to tobacco smoke, including before birth
• Previous allergic reactions, including skin reactions, food allergies or hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
• A family history of asthma or allergies
• Living in an area with high pollution
• Respiratory conditions, such as a chronic runny or stuffy nose (rhinitis), inflamed sinuses (sinusitis) or pneumonia

Homeopathic Remedies for Asthma in Children

Homeopathic medicines for asthma in children help manage the tendency of chronic recurrence. These medicines also reduce the frequency and intensity of the asthma symptoms. Where required, homeopathy also focuses on addressing allergic tendencies (which are a cause of asthma) by moderating the immune system.

Made of natural substances, these medicines do not cause any side effects and can be treated n a safe, effective manner. Homeopathic treatment for asthma can be used alongside conventional medicine in acute cases of asthma.

In case of an acute asthma attack, it is necessary to get conventional help, (like an inhaler in case of extreme shortness of breath). This provides immediate relief to the child and can be followed by a homeopathic medicine for shortness of breath.