MGM Supplement: Is Asthma a Problem For Your Children

Many things can cause asthma symptoms to start; these are called triggers. Every child's asthma triggers are different. Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out exactly what your child's asthma triggers are. Work with your child's doctor or nurse to identify your child's specific triggers. It is important to try to control your child's exposure to the triggers that make his or her asthma worse.

Irritants and allergies are the two main types of asthma triggers:

Irritants
Irritants are substances that irritate the nose, throat, or airways. Common irritants include:

Cigarette smoke
Strong smells
Colds or other respiratory illnesses
Chemicals (Green Clean)
Air pollutants
Weather conditions

Allergies
Many children with asthma also have allergies, which can make asthma worse. With allergies, a child's immune system becomes sensitive to allergens, which can include:

pollen (Air Purifier)
pet dander (Air Purifier)
dust mites (Air Purifier)
mold and mildew (Green Clean)
cockroaches

These allergens can increase inflammation (swelling) in the airways and trigger asthma. With continued inflammation, the airways become even more sensitive to triggers.

Some sports such as running long distances and playing basketball may be harder for your child to do, but there are many activities which are great for children with asthma such as swimming, golf and karate.

Always make sure your child has a warm-up and cool-down period before and after exercising, and alert coaches or instructors that your child has asthma. Have your child use her reliever medication 15 to 20 minutes before starting exercise, or as directed by her physician. If your child needs her quick reliever more than twice weekly, talk to your child's health care provider about a daily controller medicine.

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