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Childhood Asthma Management
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Peak Flow Monitoring
Used to measure the highest airflow during a forceful breath out.
Inhaled Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists
Used for rapid relief of asthma symptoms.
Inhaled Corticosteroids
Used for long-term control of asthma to reduce inflammation in the airways.
Asthma Action Plan
A written plan developed with a healthcare provider to help control asthma.
Oral Corticosteroids
Used for severe asthma flare-ups to reduce airway inflammation.
Spacer Usage
A device used with inhalers to help medication reach the lungs more effectively.
Leukotriene Modifiers
Used to block chemicals that cause airway inflammation.
Breathing Exercises
Practices like Buteyko Breathing or the Papworth method that can improve lung function and reduce symptoms.
Allergen Control
Reducing exposure to allergy triggers to prevent asthma symptoms.
Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists
Used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids for long-term control.
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
A long-term treatment that can help prevent or reduce the severity of asthma.
Anti-IgE Therapy
Medication that prevents IgE from causing asthma attacks in severe allergic asthma.
Bronchial Thermoplasty
A procedure that reduces the smooth muscle mass lining the bronchial tubes, decreasing the ability of the airways to constrict.
Environmental Control
Strategies to reduce exposure to non-allergic triggers such as tobacco smoke, pollution, and cold air.
Magnesium Sulfate
Administered intravenously for severe acute asthma in emergency situations.
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