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Dr. Sree, MD, and her experienced medical staff at Pediatric Associates of Frisco provide care and treatment for children suffering from asthma near Fairview, TX. We have expertise in the diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, and treatment of children with asthma. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 9191 Kyser Way Suite 500, Frisco, TX 75033.

How is Pediatric Asthma Treated?

Will childhood asthma go away?

Can children have an asthma attack while sleeping?

Dealing with a child’s asthma can be scary at times. That’s why it’s important to understand the disease and how to monitor it, maintain it, and prevent flare-ups from happening. Currently, there are over 6 millions children with asthma in the US, affecting approximately 1 out of 12 kids.

How is Pediatric Asthma Treated?

A general outline of asthmatic treatment goes as follows:

Assessment and monitoring Continual assessment is important for disease control once the patient’s condition is classified and therapy has been initiated. Asthma control is the degree to which therapy is effective and the indications of asthma are minimized by therapeutic intervention. Asthma can be classified as very poorly controlled, not well controlled or well controlled.

Education While patient education is important in all areas of medicine, it is particularly important in asthma. Self-management education should focus on teaching patients the importance of both their own level of control and recognizing signs of progressively worsening asthma symptoms.

Control of environmental factors and comorbid conditions Environmental exposures and irritants often play a significant role in symptom exacerbations. Therefore, the use of skin testing or in vitro testing to assess sensitivity to perennial indoor allergens is important in patients who have persistent asthma. Counsel patients on avoidance from these exposures once the offending allergens are identified. Additionally, education to circumvent tobacco smoke (both first-hand and second-hand exposure) is important for patients with asthma.

Pharmacologic treatment To gain and maintain control of asthma in both the risk domains and the impairment, a gradual approach to pharmacological treatment is recommended. For initiating therapy, the type, amount, and scheduling of medication is dictated by the severity of asthma, just as adjusting therapy is based on the level of asthma control. Step-down therapy is essential to identify the lowest level of necessary medication to maintain control.

Will childhood asthma go away?

If you have asthma your airways are inflamed and sensitive to triggers such as cold air, pollution, cold and flu viruses or allergies that set off your asthma symptoms, such as food, dust or hay fever. As they get older, the condition might improve or disappear completely for some children diagnosed with asthma, but for many people, asthma is a lifelong condition.

However, asthma may not be culpable for causing the problem. Asthma-like symptoms can be the cause of allergies, which is why it may appear that a child has outgrown their asthma.

Can children have an asthma attack while sleeping?

When asthma symptoms occur during the night, it is called nocturnal asthma. If there is an irritant present, it can trigger an asthma attack, even when the child is sleeping. This can be particularly troubling for parents.

If your child is exhibiting asthma symptoms, come to Pediatric Associates of Frisco! Our team of kind and caring professionals are experienced in treating children with asthma, and can help you find the relief you and your little one need! To talk with an expert, contact our office today. Visit us online or give us a call to schedule an appointment at our clinic. We serve patients from Frisco TX, Little Elm TX, The Colony TX, McKinney TX, Prosper TX, Aubrey TX, Oak Point TX, Lakewood Village TX, Plano TX, and Dallas TX.