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What is the current status of asthma treatment in children?
What should a parent focus on when dealing with their child's asthma?
Which of the following statements reflects the impact of asthma on children's health?
What is the primary goal of asthma management in children?
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Which aspect of asthma management is emphasized for children?
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How many children in the U.S. are estimated to be affected by asthma?
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At what age do most children start showing symptoms of asthma?
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What is notable about the onset of asthma symptoms?
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What has been observed about the prevalence of asthma in children over time?
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What is known about the cause of increasing asthma cases among children?
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Study Notes
Childhood Asthma
- There is no cure for childhood asthma.
- Asthma affects approximately 7 million children in the United States.
- The number of children with asthma has been increasing, and the reasons are unknown.
- Most children experience their first asthma symptoms by age 5.
- Asthma can develop at any age.
Factors Increasing Asthma Risk in Children
- Nasal allergies or eczema
- Family history of asthma or allergies
- Frequent respiratory infections
- Low birth weight
- Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke before or after birth
- African-American or Puerto Rican descent
- Living in a low-income environment
Childhood Asthma Diagnosis
- Symptoms may disappear before a doctor's visit.
Asthma Treatment
- Medications help manage and control asthma.
- Biologic medications are generally administered through injections.
- Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) reduce allergic reactions and asthma attacks.
- Children with asthma should receive a flu shot every autumn.
Asthma Medications
- Information on administering asthma medication to children is not included in the provided text.
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Explore the insights into childhood asthma, including its increasing prevalence, risk factors, and management strategies. Understand the critical age for symptom onset, common treatments including medications and allergy shots, and the importance of flu vaccinations for asthmatic children.
