Patient's question:
These days, my child has been coughing constantly, especially severely in the morning. Watching them struggle to breathe, I gave them medicine at home for several days, but it had no effect. They went to the hospital for a bronchoscopy, which revealed bronchial asthma.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the manifestations of pediatric asthma vary with age. Asthma may be episodic, occurring only once every few months, or it may involve almost daily wheezing, or it may only manifest as nighttime coughing. If asthma is left untreated, repeated attacks can worsen into chronic airway hyperresponsiveness, making treatment more difficult. Therefore, early detection and early treatment are crucial for this condition. Severe asthma can present as status asthmaticus, with a high mortality rate, and should be given utmost attention.