Patient's question:
Two months ago, my child suddenly had breathing difficulties and chest pain again. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that it was bronchial asthma. I would like to ask, can children also get asthma? Could there be a misdiagnosis? What are the causes of bronchial asthma in children? Is it the same as asthma in adults?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of bronchial asthma in children is triggered by their own immune response, as a result of the excessive release of inflammatory mediators and inflammatory cells, leading to chronic inflammation in the trachea. Alternatively, the recurrence of asthma may be caused by hyperreactivity in the trachea. Asthma patients need to undergo pulmonary function tests. If the pulmonary function is abnormal, it can be diagnosed as asthma. Asthma patients generally cannot be cured, and they need to actively use anti-asthma medications for treatment. Long-term use of medications for the underlying cause is required, and symptomatic treatment medications should be used as needed. It is necessary to adhere to treatment in the long term. The treatment methods for pediatric asthma and adult asthma are the same.