Considering that asthma may very well be the culprit to blame for the excessive absenteeism from schools and that this disease is one of the most common health challenge associated with kids, suffice it to say that handling this encumbrance (albeit an unpleasant task) is one that most parents have to handle.
For parents of children with mild asthma, the option of asthma medicines for kids is often the only medication they tend to use.
The most common medicine of choice for asthma seems to be Inhaled bronchodilators as they are said to be effective, and they claim to have also proven to be the bronchodilator medicine of choice for moderate and severe asthma when used with other medications.
However, overuse of these medications can delay proper evaluation and treatment of severe asthma episodes.
Furthermore, when one considers the following points, it begs to differ if the use of asthma medicines for kids is really, truly the right option.
Consider the following, will you:
Ventolin as an inhaler or oral asthma medication for a kid, is arguably the most prescribed form of medication for asthma control. However, studies have indicated that this drug might actually cause more harm than good in regards to asthma treatment.
-Side effects
The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine.
1. Shaking, usually of the hands (tremor)
2. Nervous tension
3. Headache
4. Faster than normal heart beat (tachycardia)
5. Awareness of your heart beat (heart palpitations)
6. Muscle cramps
7. Low blood potassium level (hypokalaemia)
8. Unexpected narrowing of the airways (paradoxical bronchospasm)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
With the points above listed, perhaps it may be best to revise our views on asthma medication especially for a child.
Based on my experiences growing up with-and now being free from-asthma, I can wholeheartedly say that there are indeed options out there for an alternative remedy for your child and I have written on them elsewhere in this medium.
As you hopefully research into these tips, here are some more that can be implemented (even if you still insist on the more conventional approach to curbing the effects of this disease in your child's life)
1. Avoid excessive temperature changes.
2. Ensure dust mites are reduced as much as possible in your home
3. Use a humidifier along with a heater in the cold seasons.
4. Keep fresh air circulating as much as possible in the home.
5. Keep the bed clean - put dust proof covers with zippers on the mattress
and pillow. Wash bed sheets and blankets in hot water.
6. Do not let pets in the bedroom.
7. Do not smoke around your child
8. Maintain good ventilation / Light.
9. Close the windows when the air outside is full of exhaust from cars, pollution from factories.
10. Air out the house before the child with asthma returns e.g. sweep,
vacuum, paint, spray for insects, are of strong cleaners, cook strong smelling foods.
Here's to freer breathing for your child
Aje
Foras Aje is an independent researcher and co-founder of BodyHealthSoul LLC. Stop by His Natural Asthma Treatment Blog today for more information on Asthma medication for child
