Asthma children குழந்தைகளுக்கு
வரும் ஆஸ்துமா
Definition
Asthma is a disease that causes the airways to swell and get
narrow. It leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and
coughing.
Alternative Names
Pediatric asthma; Asthma – pediatric
Causes (காரணங்கள்)
Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) in the airways.
During an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways tighten. The
lining of the air passages swells. Less air is able to pass through as a
result.
Asthma is often seen in children. It is a leading cause of
missed school days and hospital visits for children. An allergic reaction is a
key part of asthma in children. Asthma and allergies often occur together.
Some things that can bring on asthma symptoms (triggers) include:
·
Animals
(hair or dander) (செல்ல பிராணிகளின் சீற்றம்
மற்றும் முடிகள்)
·
Dust, mold,
and pollen
(தூசி, அச்சு, மகரந்தம்)
·
Aspirin and
other medicines
(ஆஸ்பிரின் மற்றும் மற்ற மருந்துகள்)
·
Changes in
weather (most often cold weather) (வானிலை மாற்றங்கள்)
·
Chemicals in
the air or in food
(கெமிக்கல்ஸ் நிறைந்த உணவு அல்லது காற்று)
·
Tobacco
smoke
(புகையிலை மற்றும் புகைபிடித்தல்)
·
Exercise(உடற்பயிற்சி)
·
Strong
emotions
(கடுமையான உணர்வு)
·
Viral
infections, such as the common cold(சாதாரணமான ஜலதோஷம் போன்ற வைரஸ்
தொற்றுக்கள்)
Symptoms (அறிகுறிகள்)
Breathing problems are common. They can include:
·
Shortness of
breath
(சுவாசப் பற்றாக்குறை)
·
Feeling out
of breath (முச்சு
விடுதல் பற்றிய உணர்வு)
·
Gasping for
air
·
Trouble
breathing out (exhaling) (முச்சு விடுதல் கடினம்)
·
Breathing faster
than normal(சாதாரணமாக
சுவாசிப்பதை விட அதிகமாக)
When the child is having hard time breathing, the skin of the
chest and neck may suck inward.
Other symptoms of asthma in children include:
·
Coughing
that sometimes wakes the child up at night (it may be the only symptom)(சிலநேரங்களில் இருமலின்
காரணமாக குழந்தைகள் இரவில் விழிப்பர்)
·
Dark bags
under the eyes
(கண்களின் கீழ் டார்க் பைகள்)
·
Feeling
tired
(சோர்வாக உணர்வுகள்)
·
Irritability(எரிச்சல்)
·
Tightness in
the chest
(மார்பு இறுக்கம்)
·
A whistling
sound made when breathing (wheezing). You may notice it more when the child
breathes out.
Your child's asthma symptoms may vary. Symptoms may appear often
or else develop only when triggers are present. Some children are more likely
to have asthma symptoms at night.
Exams and Tests (பரிசோதனை)
The health care provider will to listen to the child's lungs.
The provider may be able to hear asthma sounds. However, lung sounds are often
normal when the child is not having an asthma episode.
The provider will have the child breathe into a device called a
peak flow meter. Peak flow meters can tell how well the child can blow air out
of the lungs. If the airways are narrow due to asthma, peak flow values drop.
You and your child will learn to measure peak flow at home.
Tests may include:
·
Allergy
testing
(அலர்ஜீ பரிசோதனை)
·
Chest x-ray
·
Eosinophil
count (a type of white blood cell) (ஈசினோபில் அதிகரித்தல் எண்ணிக்கை)
·
Lung
function tests (நுரையீரல்
பரிசோதனை)
Children with asthma need a lot of support at school.
·
Give the
school staff your asthma action plan so they know how to take care of your
child's asthma.
·
Find out how
to let your child take medicine during school hours. (You may need to sign a
consent form.)
·
Having
asthma does not mean your child cannot exercise. Coaches, gym teachers, and
your child should know what to do if your child has asthma symptoms caused by
exercise.
GETTING RID OF TRIGGERS (தூண்டுதல்களை
விட்டொழிக்க)
It is important to know what things make your child's asthma
worse. These are called asthma triggers. Avoiding them is the first step toward
helping your child feeling better.
Keep pets outdoors, or at least away from the child's bedroom.
No one should smoke in a house or around a child with asthma.
·
Getting rid
of tobacco smoke in the home is the single most important thing a family can do
to help a child with asthma.
·
Smoking
outside the house is not enough. Family members and visitors who smoke carry
the smoke inside on their clothes and hair. This can trigger asthma symptoms.
·
Do not use
indoor fireplaces.
Keep the house clean. Keep food in containers and out of
bedrooms. This helps reduce the possibility of cockroaches, which can trigger
asthma attacks. Cleaning products in the home should be unscented.
MONITOR YOUR CHILD'S ASTHMA (உங்கள்
குழந்தையின் ஆஸ்துமா கண்காணிக்கவும்)
Checking peak flow is one of the best ways to control asthma. It
can help you keep your child's asthma from getting worse. Asthma attacks do NOT
usually come on without warning.
Children under age 5 may not be able to use a peak flow meter well enough for it to
be helpful. However, a child should start using the peak flow meter at a young
age to get used to it. An adult should always watch for a child's asthma
symptoms.
Treatment (சிகிச்சை)
Homeopathy
Treatment for Asthma
Symptomatic Homeopathy medicines
helps for Asthma. It’s good to consult a
experienced Homeopathy physician.
For more details and Consultation
Contact us
Vivekanantha Homeo
Clinic & Psychological Counseling Center, at
Chennai:- 9786901830
Panruti:- 9443054168
Pondicherry:- 9865212055 (Camp)
For appointment please Call us or Mail
Us
For appointment: SMS your Name -Age – Mobile Number -
Problem in Single word - date and day - Place of appointment (Eg: Rajini -
99xxxxxxx0 – asthuma, wheezing, Breathing problem – 21st Oct, Sunday -
Chennai), You will receive Appointment details through SMS.
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