Understanding Dosage Errors in Pediatric Asthma Medication
Incorrect dosage of asthma medication? Hello Doctor: Thank you for your response regarding the issue of administering the incorrect dosage of the asthma medication. Since the child did not exhibit the complications you mentioned, I later gave the correct dosage for another day (I...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The medication for asthma will be metabolized and eliminated quickly, so there is no need to worry about residual effects. If symptoms improve, you can stop the asthma medication and switch to oral Montelukast or maintenance medications like Seretide for asthma management....[Read More] Understanding Dosage Errors in Pediatric Asthma Medication
Understanding Pediatric Asthma: Diagnosis and Symptoms Explained
Pediatric Asthma Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my child who will be 5 years old in 2 months. The pediatrician said he has asthma, but the doctor only listened to his chest. During the consultation, I mentioned that he coughs at night and sometimes wakes up from coughin...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Diagnosing asthma in children under five years old is challenging because respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and coughing can also occur in children without asthma. Additionally, routine pulmonary function tests to assess airflow limitation are not feasible in this age group. ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Asthma: Diagnosis and Symptoms Explained
Managing Pediatric Asthma and Circumcision Concerns in Young Children
A five-year-old child using corticosteroids? 1. The child has been using L-shaped corticosteroids as advised by the pediatrician for asthma attacks and has finished two canisters (two sprays in the morning and two in the evening). How long should this treatment continue before st...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Inhaled corticosteroids are maintenance medications that generally need to be used continuously for three months before being evaluated by a pediatric allergist or pulmonologist. Based on the stability of the respiratory condition, the physician will determine whether to step ...[Read More] Managing Pediatric Asthma and Circumcision Concerns in Young Children
Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips
Asthma 1. Why do children develop asthma? 2. What are the different types of asthma? 3. How can I care for them?
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Dear Parents, 1. The primary cause of allergic asthma is a combination of a hereditary predisposition to allergies and exposure to allergens. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory response of the bronchial tubes. The persistence of this inflammatory response is closely related to the...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips