How your pediatrician in Conroe, TX, can help your child breathe better
If your child suffers from breathing difficulties, you know how scary it can be. If your child has frequent episodes of breathing problems, especially when active, your child could have asthma. Your pediatrician can help.
Dr. Ayotunde Faweya at Northside Pediatrics Associates in Conroe, TX, provides a wide range of children’s medical services, including diagnosis and treatment of asthma. He can help your child breathe better.
So, how do you know if your child has asthma? There are some identifiable signs and symptoms to watch out for, including frequent episodes of:
- Wheezing or coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Recurrent bronchitis
- Tightness in the chest
Asthma signs and symptoms in infants and toddlers are often different than those seen in older children. You need to watch out for:
- Your child feeding more slowly
- Your child having breathing problems while feeding
- Frequent coughing, especially when your child is active
- Your child quickly tiring when active
If you notice any of the signs and symptoms listed above, bring your child in to see the pediatrician for asthma testing. Spirometry and other tests can determine how well your child’s lungs are working, and if your child has asthma. Your pediatrician may also want to do some allergy testing, because allergies can often be an underlying factor which should be treated.
If your child has allergies, they can be treated with:
- Allergy injections
- Sublingual immunotherapy
- Lifestyle and environmental modifications to avoid allergens
If your child has asthma, it can be treated with:
- Rescue inhalers to relieve acute symptoms
- Long-term asthma medications to provide lasting asthma relief
Remember that a severe asthma attack is a life-threatening event, so seek out emergency services if your child is:
- Gasping for air
- Turning pale or blue
- Not speaking because of inability to breathe
Your pediatrician can diagnose, treat, and help manage your child’s asthma. To find out more about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma, call Dr. Ayotunde Faweya at Northside Pediatrics Associates in Conroe, TX. You can reach the office by calling (936) 270-8655, so call today.