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Childhood Asthma (Paediatric)

Asthma occurs due to allergy of the respiratory tract , and its incidence is rising. It is characterized by wheezing, auscultation, dry cough, breathlessness and noisy breathing .The environment can have an effect on , onset of the disease and the density of grass pollen present in the environment. 

A small section of the children with asthma can have restriction of physical activity. For a majority of the children the Asthma will either resolve or improve with age. There are large variations in severity and pattern of asthma in childhood. Good asthma management needs optimal cardiopulmonary functioning. Children are susceptible to long term drug usage side effects, so it is necessary to get a proper diagnosis done and have regular treatment and follow up. Cats and dogs can also trigger asthma, so keep them out of children's bedroom. We have resources to help you learn about this condition and to deal with it.

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