Chronic bronchial disease in children is accompanied by attacks of suffocation, wheezing, and a painful cough. To treat bronchial asthma in a child follows an individual plan, which takes into account the severity of the course of the disease, the presence of an allergen, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
Eliminate contact with the allergen causing asthma attacks. If the cause of seizures is the use of certain types of food, then it is necessary to exclude them from the diet. Allergy to wool requires the elimination of complete contact with animals and materials containing the allergen. If the child reacts to dust, then it is necessary to free the room from dust collectors (remove carpets, soft toys, replace down pillows and woolen blankets, carry out wet cleaning every day, etc.). In the case when the elimination of the allergen is impossible, it is necessary to carry out desensitizing therapy - the introduction of a constantly increasing dose of the allergen into the child's body. Such therapy is aimed at restoring the adequate reactivity of the child's body to the allergen.
Step 2
Since the appearance of allergies in a child is closely related to the state of the intestine and a violation of its microflora, it is necessary to monitor the child's stool and take preventive measures (fermented milk diet, an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits, taking vitamins).
Step 3
The use of anti-inflammatory drugs is indicated if the elimination of the allergen does not allow the desired effect to be achieved. The child needs to take non-hormonal medications (anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs) and inhaled corticosteroids.
Step 4
An acute asthma attack requires emergency treatment with drugs that relieve bronchospasm. The child's parents should always have these drugs on hand and use them as instructed.
Step 5
It is necessary to carry out prevention and timely treatment of any respiratory diseases - bronchitis or pneumonia can aggravate the course of bronchial asthma and provoke severe attacks.
Step 6
In order to restore the child's body and increase its strength in the fight against the disease, it is customary to send children with asthma to a sanatorium. A favorable microclimate, adherence to the regime and daily routine, carrying out general strengthening procedures (chest massage, therapeutic exercises, breathing sessions) have a beneficial effect on the child's condition.
