Asthma in Toddlers is one of the primary causes of chronic illness in toddlers. Asthma in Toddlers affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the U.S. and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. Asthma can set in at your young, old, or in between ages, but most will develop Asthma in Toddlers symptoms by age 5.
How do I prevent it? Well first you must know common reasons for development.
The reason there are so many toddlers developing asthma is because there are many factors causing it. Including:
-Allergies present in your toddler
-Genetics/Family background (Has anyone related dealt with Asthma in Toddlers)
*Your toddler developing respiratory infections often
*Low birth weight
-Being exposed to tobacco smoke after or before being born.
-Males generally are more likely to develop asthma in toddlers
-African Americans in decent are more likely to develop asthma in toddlers
*Even having been born and raised in a poor economic status
Well what does that have to do with more toddlers developing asthma in toddlers?
No one really knows why more and more children are developing asthma in toddlers. Some experts suggest that children are being exposed to more and more allergens such as dust, air pollution, and second-hand smoke. These variables all induce asthma in toddlers. Others suspect that children are not exposed to enough childhood illnesses to build up their immune system. It appears that a disorder of the immune system where the body fails to make enough protective antibodies may play a role in causing asthma in toddlers.
Yet even more professionals claim lowering rates of breastfeeding prevent necessary substances for the immune system to be passed on.
How can I tell if my child has asthma in toddlers?
The signals you need to look for are normally blatant and include:
*Coughing for a long interval of time; often. It generally happens during laughing, playing, or simply at night
-Decreasing energy while playing
-Quick/Heavy breathing
-Toddlers complaining of a hurting chest or difficulty breathing
*Wheezing noise when your toddler breathes
*See-saw motions in the chest from labored breathing
*Shortness of breath, loss of breath
-Tightened muscles around the neck or chest
*Feelings of weakness or tiredness
Keep in mind that not all children have the same asthma symptoms, and these symptoms can vary from asthma episode to the next episode in the same child. As well, realize not all whistling sounds, or coughing is a direct symptom of asthma in toddlers.
In toddlers under five years old the most common cause of Asthma in Toddlers is upper respiratory infections. Like the every day cold.
If your child has problem breathing, take him or her to the doctor immediately for an evaluation.
