Friday, August 7, 2009

Pediatric Asthma


Ever since I was a child I far as I can remember, I already have asthma. Most of it would occur at night. I cannot breathe properly when lying down. So I have to sit down while relaxing my breathing. There came a point wherein my parents use a nebulizer to calm my asthma.

Asthma is commonly seen in children. It is a leading cause of hospital stays and school absences. Children with asthma may be able to breathe normally most of the time. When they encounter a substance that can cause problems (a "trigger"), an asthma attack (exacerbation) can occur.

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