Childhood Asthma Overcoming the Challenges!

21 what the test does. Before the medications, your lung function fell into moderate severity. This gets better and almost reaches normal after medication, which is why you were able to blow up all three balloons.” Mrs. Priya asked, “Doc, are we late in bringing him? Is there anything in the house that is triggering his asthma?” I consoled Priya saying that it is better late than never and started explaining about possible triggers at Priya’s house. “Mrs. Priya, the obvious triggers are the floor carpets, the pashmina blankets, and maybe the Persian cat. Of course, other triggers may also cause inflammation of airways.” The other triggers may include: 1.Cold and flu: Common cold and seasonal flu can cause inflammation of the airways and increase the risk of exacerbating asthma. 2. House dust mites: Small, invisible creatures live in the dust in carpets, bedding, and cushions. The droppings of these mites contain chemicals that can irritate your airways and aggravate asthma symptoms.

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