Patient's question:
The baby coughs a few times every day when waking up, feels like there's phlegm, and hears slightly rough breathing in the back. However, it has never been severe. The baby's spirits, diet, and sleep are all good, with no other abnormalities. The nose feels often stuffy. It has been like this for about a few weeks. During the seasonal changes this year, the baby experienced shortness of breath twice. Once was after getting a vaccine, which led to it. Later, it was cured, but after a while, it returned to the current condition. Is it asthma? Does this condition count as a disease? The baby is afraid to go to the hospital, fearing that it will have to take anti-inflammatory medication. If it doesn't need to go to the hospital, how should it be adjusted at home? Additionally, the baby's palms and soles are very hot, and I don't know why. How should it be adjusted?Doctor's answer:
Hello, bronchial asthma (abbreviated as asthma) is a common and frequently occurring disease. The famous and beloved singer Teresa Teng lost her life to asthma. Currently, there are approximately 300 million asthma patients worldwide, and about 30 million in China. Asthma is a significant disease that affects people's physical and mental health. Untimely or non-standardized treatment of asthma can be fatal, whereas standardized treatment, with today's treatment methods, can achieve excellent control of the disease in nearly 80% of asthma patients, allowing them to live and work almost without the disease affecting their lives. The first Tuesday of May each year is World Asthma Day, aiming to remind the public of the disease.