How to prevent asthma in children

Spring is the season when children are most likely to suffer from various diseases, the most prominent of which is asthma. Why do these diseases occur in such a season? What kind of disease is this? How much do we know about the causes of this type of disease? I believe that most of us don’t know much about it. So how do we prevent childhood asthma in spring? Let me tell you how to prevent it.

Allergic causes of asthma in children

The allergens of asthma are complex and difficult to detect, because many parents worry that no matter how careful they are at home, once their children go to school, they will not be able to protect themselves from unknown allergens. The survey found that the six major allergens that cause asthma in children are: mites, indoor dust, cotton wool, mold, smoke and pollen.

Among them, mites are the most common allergens that cause asthma attacks. "These mites are hidden in children's clothes, bedding, and even toys they touch. If they are not touched accidentally, they will cause an asthma attack." The doctor said that as long as you observe the child carefully, if he shows symptoms after touching those objects, it means that there is something in them that may cause him to become ill.

How to prevent asthma in children?

Asthma attacks are largely caused by climate. When the weather turns warmer, the temperature difference between day and night is large, making it easy to catch a cold. The blooming of various flowers in spring and the increase in the content of allergens in the air are all causes of the disease.

Therefore, parents should pay attention to keeping their children warm and avoid going to crowded places to reduce the chance of cross infection. Children’s personal belongings, such as clothes and quilts, should be washed and changed frequently. Experts especially remind that since pollen is also one of the main culprits causing asthma attacks in children, families who like to grow flowers and plants should pay special attention. It is best for parents to wait until spring is over before planting flowers and plants.

Dress appropriately. As the saying goes: keep warm in spring and keep cold in autumn, which makes sense. In spring, you should keep warm to avoid catching colds and asthma induced by cold air.

The entry and exit places should be appropriate. Spring is the peak season for upper respiratory tract infections. To avoid cross-infection, children with asthma should try not to go to places where crowds gather, such as shops, theaters, and various gatherings. Children who are allergic to pollen and plants should not go to flower gardens or botanical gardens. Those with severe pollen allergies may consider taking preventive measures in other places.

Go out at an appropriate time. During the day, noon and afternoon are the times when the pollen concentration in the air is higher. At this time, you should try to reduce going out. When traveling in windy and dusty areas, pay attention to weather conditions and reduce going out when there are strong winds to avoid being stimulated by dust and cold air.

The living environment should be suitable. The room of children with asthma should be kept warm and dry, the furnishings should be simple and clean, and attention should be paid to ventilation and light. Bedding should be washed and dried frequently to reduce the growth of dust mites and mold. If the room is newly renovated, it must be ventilated for more than two months before moving in.

The editor finally recommends that everyone should reduce outdoor activities appropriately during the illness period. It is important to find out the exact allergens, avoid or control the allergens of asthma and other triggering factors. This is an important means of preventing and treating asthma and an important part of scientific self-management. In addition, in daily life, paying more attention to encouraging children to go out for exercise and enhance their own immunity is also a way of prevention.