Children with asthma should follow their doctor's advice and not reduce their medication without authorization

asthma is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the lower respiratory tract in children, with an average of 10 in 1 children suffering from it. As the temperature has turned cooler recently, parents should pay special attention to their children's condition. In terms of treatment, doctors may prescribe inhaled steroids, but some parents are worried that such drugs will affect their children's height and reduce the dosage on their own. Pediatrician Chen Shanheng pointed out that the side effects of such drugs are minimal, and if they are not used according to the doctor's orders, they may aggravate the condition. He urged parents not to worry too much.

Asthma is a sensitive disease of the trachea. Patients are easily attacked by external stimuli. Common triggers include respiratory infections, dust and air pollution. Typical symptoms include coughing, wheezing and Difficulty breathing.The good news is that about 70% to 80% of children with the disease can be expected to recover as adults.

As autumn approaches, the weather gradually turns cooler, and young children are more susceptible to being affected. Dr. Chen advises parents to closely monitor their children's condition and use medications on time, including bronchodilators and preventive medications that can immediately relieve symptoms. She especially reminds that some parents mistakenly believe that steroids will affect their children's development and adjust the dosage on their own: "They are worried that they will not grow taller after taking them, so they dare not give enough." Dr. Chen explained that studies have shown that spray steroids may have a slight effect on height within 1 to 2 years of use, but most of the growth progress can be recovered in the next few years, so parents do not need to worry too much. She emphasized that if the medication is not taken according to the doctor's advice, it may cause the condition to worsen, and then you may need to take oral steroids, which will cause greater harm to the body.

There are many misunderstandings about the relationship between exercise and asthma. Some believe exercise can worsen asthma symptoms, but Dr. Chen disagrees. She believes moderate exercise can help improve the condition, and patients do not need to avoid specific foods. Simply avoid stimulating foods like spicy or cold foods during an attack and maintain a balanced diet.

In terms of asthma prevention, Dr. Chen made several suggestions: mothers should breastfeed as much as possible; pregnant women should avoid smoking; family members should also quit smoking, because even if they go out and smoke and come home, the smell of smoke on their clothes will still affect the children. In addition, she pointed out that respiratory infections are a common cause of asthma, and recommended that parents regularly vaccinate their children with influenza vaccines. For preschool activities, she suggested that children should participate in playgroups after they are 2 years old and have stronger resistance, because 6-month-old babies have weaker resistance, and participating in group activities too early will make them more susceptible to diseases.