wheezing and shortness of breath

My daughter was diagnosed around that age. She had eczema from the start and she would have a wheezing sound when she breathed. It was triggered by certain allergens so I could see her little chest working overtime when it was going to be worse. It was very noticeable for her breathing to be strained and I could just compare it to how much my chest moved when breathing - it was very different. The doctor listened to her lungs and said they were clear but the breathing was strained. He asked lots of questions about environment and we had to move to a carpetless home, get rid of curtains, etc.

It is very dangerous to try to find symptoms of a serious condition through online methods. If you suspect your child has asthma please show him/her to the doc.

However, it could merely be a bad cold or cough. Nevertheless, a doctor’s opinion is always the best. Especially if there is a family history of asthma. If that is your worry, I would suggest getting the baby checked.

Big No-NO’s for anyone with Asthma
No Bounce or other Dryer sheets
No Febreeze
*** No Fragrances on ANYONE (body hair or clothing) who comes in contact with child.
No Perfume
*** No Glade Plug-In’s in the house
No Dander
No Spray Cleaning Products
No fragranced bath products on the child.
No smoking around child or in the house.

Raise A Healthy Child By Living In A Healthy Home

There has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of asthma and other allergic diseases over the last few decades which are now major public health problems and an enormous burden on health care resources.

Common manifestations of allergy include asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and food allergy. Subjects with allergic diseases are usually atopic,and develop sensitization to common allergens. Having said that atopy is only one part of the oh so very complex allergy spectrum.

The disease course of asthma is influenced heavily by the home environment and the exposure to multiple potentially harmful compounds may begin prenatally and continue through childhood. Observational studies have suggested that an intense exposure to a particular allergen, during pregnancy could increase the risk of offspring being sensitized to that allergen and having allergic asthma. It is now known that allergens can pass through the placenta and sensitize the foetus.

Solutions for these exposures are available and should be actively sought out by all. Knowledge gaps exist, in particular concerning the development of the complex nervous system of a child in the milieu of multiple exposures

Examples of harmful home exposures include lead, which can be a particularly harmful neurotoxin along with other neurotoxins,such as pesticides, which work by poisoning household pests and affect similar metabolic pathways in children. The quality of air and the presence of mold, ETS, and pet dander in the home contribute to or detract from the health of a child.

Homes contain a myriad of products, chemicals, and objects that offer exposure hazards to children. The 5 categories of substances most frequently involved in paediatric exposures are cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning substances, analgesics, foreign bodies, and topical agents. So as a parent you should make a conscious effort in knowing what it is exactly you are bringing in to your home and making sure your child is safe. A note should be made here about a common indoor work activity for youth across many industries which is cleaning and use of cleaning products. Acute exposures to disinfectants and sanitizers usually involve inflammation, oedema, and burns not to mention the development of respiratory problems and increasing chances of developing cancers.

Target your focus on primary prevention. So instead of filling your home with anti this and anti that medications(secondary preventions by treating the symptoms)simply avoid exposing yourself and loved ones to agents that are suspected or known to be harmful. Remember brand loyalty kills and you do not need to be rich in order to be smart and stay healthy.

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