Child Allergy and Asthma Treatment in Varanasi: Symptoms, Triggers and Care

Asthma and allergy in children

Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing cough, wheeze and breathlessness. Allergies occur when the body reacts strongly to substances such as dust, pollen, smoke, moulds or certain foods. The two often occur together. With the right treatment, most children with asthma or allergy can play, sleep and study normally.

Symptoms to recognise

Asthma

• Repeated cough, especially at night or early morning
• Wheezing or a whistling sound while breathing
• Breathlessness or chest tightness with play or laughing
• Symptoms that worsen with colds, dust, smoke or cold air

Allergy

• Repeated sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes
• Skin rashes or itching
• Symptoms that appear in a particular season or place
• Reactions after certain foods

Not every wheeze is asthma; young children may wheeze during viral infections. Repeated episodes, night cough and exercise-related symptoms make asthma more likely. See also persistent cough, sneezing or allergy in children and why children get frequent colds.

Common triggers

Dust mites, pollen, smoke from cooking fuel, incense or cigarettes, air pollution, mould, strong smells, cold air, viral infections and, in some children, certain foods. Identifying your child's triggers helps reduce attacks.

Treatment approach

• Reliever inhalers to quickly open the airways during symptoms
• Controller medicines for children with frequent symptoms, to reduce airway inflammation
• Allergy control with trigger avoidance and medicines when needed
• Nebulisation, oxygen and admission for children with significant breathing difficulty

Inhalers are safe when used correctly. Children should use a spacer or mask as taught by the doctor, and a written asthma action plan helps families know what to do.

Home measures

• Keep the child's room dust-free, wash bedding regularly and avoid soft toys that collect dust
• Avoid smoke from cigarettes, incense and burning fuel near the child
• Keep vaccinations, including influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, up to date
• Follow the prescribed medicine schedule even when the child feels well

When to seek urgent help

Go to the hospital immediately if your child is breathing fast, pulling in the chest or neck while breathing, cannot speak or feed, has bluish lips or does not improve after the usual reliever medicine.

Care at Sparsh

Children are evaluated through pediatric respiratory care, with follow-up by Dr. Pankaj Kumar. Emergency assessment is available through pediatric emergency care.

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