Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my son is 5 years old. He started feeling uncomfortable with his nose and kept sneezing a few days ago. Later, he also had some difficulty breathing. I took him to the pediatric respiratory department of the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor told me that he had bronchial asthma.Doctor's answer:
The room for a child with bronchial asthma should be quiet, comfortable, well-ventilated, and well-lit, with suitable temperature and humidity. No flowers, fur, or other allergenic items should be placed inside. It is also necessary to avoid unpleasant odors. Assist the child in regulating their psychological state, avoiding mental tension and fatigue, and keeping them in a cheerful mood. Maintain strong confidence in treatment. The diet should consist of light, easily digestible semi-liquid foods or soft rice. Avoid foods that may trigger asthma attacks, such as milk, eggs, fish, shrimp, and mutton.During an asthma attack, due to difficulty breathing, the child often appears agitated, which can worsen hypoxia. Follow the doctor's guidance to use appropriate sedatives like promethazine, or bronchodilator medications such as theophylline or other asthma-relieving inhalers. If these measures do not alleviate the condition, seek immediate hospital treatment.
During the care of an asthmatic child, parents should observe closely to identify and eliminate or minimize exposure to allergens. Allergy testing at the hospital can help identify allergens, followed by desensitization treatment, which is effective for some children.