Dr. Colin Knight on Helping Your Child Manage Asthma Symptoms

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5/5/22, 3:00 PM

Helping Your Child Manage Asthma Symptoms - Dr. Colin Knight | Pediatrics | Miami, Florida

Helping Your Child Manage Asthma Symptoms

Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over half of those with asthma reported experiencing at least one attack.

Although asthma is a chronic illness, it can be managed by reducing exposure to allergens and irritants. This can help minimize the symptoms of the illness and prevent attacks. Asthma is very manageable and should not prevent your child from enjoying their daily activities. These are some helpful tips for parents trying to help their children manage asthma symptoms.

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SEE T H E D O C TO R REGULARLY Getting a prescription for medication can help children manage their asthma. Your child’s doctor will then develop a treatment plan that will be reviewed at each visit. After a patient’s first appointment, their doctor will ask them to return for follow-up visits, usually to check on them https://drcolinknight.com/helping-your-child-manage-asthma-symptoms/

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