Asthma is not a minor health problem. It can be a major cause of disability and even death.
World Health Organization

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. This causes breathing difficulties, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children and can be triggered by allergens, respiratory infections, exercise or environmental factors. While asthma cannot be cured, it can be managed well with proper medical care, and children can lead active, healthy lives. At Happy Kids Pediatrics, we take asthma seriously and will help you and your child manage their diagnosis.

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. This causes breathing difficulties, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children and can be triggered by allergens, respiratory infections, exercise or environmental factors. While asthma cannot be cured, it can be managed well with proper medical care, and children can lead active, healthy lives. At Happy Kids Pediatrics, we take asthma seriously and will help you and your child manage their diagnosis.

What are the Symptoms of Asthma in Kids?

  • Frequent coughing especially at night or after exercise
  • Wheezing or whistling sound when breathing
  • Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
  • Chest tightness or discomfort
  • Fatigue during physical activity
  • Difficulty recovering from colds or respiratory infections
  • Episodes of coughing or wheezing triggered by allergens or cold air

What are the Symptoms of Asthma in Kids?

  • Frequent coughing especially at night or after exercise
  • Wheezing or whistling sound when breathing
  • Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
  • Chest tightness or discomfort
  • Fatigue during physical activity
  • Difficulty recovering from colds or respiratory infections
  • Episodes of coughing or wheezing triggered by allergens or cold air

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How do I Know if My Child has Asthma?

If your child wheezes, is short of breath or persistently coughs especially during exercise or at night, it may be asthma. Keep track of patterns, triggers and how often the symptoms occur. Your child’s Happy Kids Pediatrician can diagnose asthma through a combination of medical history, physical examination and lung function tests. Early diagnosis and management with medications, lifestyle changes, and an asthma action plan can help your child maintain good respiratory health and avoid complications.

How do I Know if My Child has Asthma?

If your child wheezes, is short of breath or persistently coughs especially during exercise or at night, it may be asthma. Keep track of patterns, triggers and how often the symptoms occur. Your child’s Happy Kids Pediatrician can diagnose asthma through a combination of medical history, physical examination and lung function tests. Early diagnosis and management with medications, lifestyle changes, and an asthma action plan can help your child maintain good respiratory health and avoid complications.

How We Treat Asthma at Happy Kids

Asthma can at times be hard to diagnose and control. Once diagnosed, the goal is to minimize triggers, prevent flares and reduce severity. The goal is to reduce the number of ER and urgent care visits, minimize missed school days and staying out of play and sports because of asthma. In addition, we follow the GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on Treatment, Goals, Remission. By following the most up-to-date guidelines, we intend to achieve the best results for our children, so they can keep doing what they love to do, without having the struggle to comfortably breathe.

If your child’s asthma control is not optimal, or your child is missing school days, or is struggling to keep up with peers during play and sports, consider making an appointment. We are here to help your child breathe easier!

How We Treat Asthma at Happy Kids

Asthma can at times be hard to diagnose and control. Once diagnosed, the goal is to minimize triggers, prevent flares and reduce severity. The goal is to reduce the number of ER and urgent care visits, minimize missed school days and staying out of play and sports because of asthma. In addition, we follow the GINA 2024 Asthma Update: Revised Recommendations on Treatment, Goals, Remission. By following the most up-to-date guidelines, we intend to achieve the best results for our children, so they can keep doing what they love to do, without having the struggle to comfortably breathe.

If your child’s asthma control is not optimal, or your child is missing school days, or is struggling to keep up with peers during play and sports, consider making an appointment. We are here to help your child breathe easier!

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