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Asthma in kids
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Discover what asthma in kids really is...and how you can deal with it for best results!
Asthma accounts for about 14 million missed schooldays annually in America. Worldwide, the incidence of asthma in kids continues to rise, despite the increasing availability of modern medication in most countries. The steep rise in asthma cases across all age groups can be gauged from the fact that global asthma drug sales, which were about $12.92 billion in 2005 (with the US accounting for about 50% of that), are expected to cross $21 billion by 2010. Many cases of asthma begin during childhood or adolescence. For genetic reasons, some children may become sensitive to specific allergens in their environment. These allergens can be quite varied. They may include: * Fungi * Animal dander * Dust mites * Mould spores * Particles from cockroaches * Perfumes and other strong odors * Smoke particles, particularly from wood * Tobacco smoke * Pollen * Various chemicals including industrial exhausts * Specific foods * And much more. In addition to the above, asthma in kids can also be triggered by: * Exercise -- this is called exercise induced asthma and can be triggered by physical activity of any kind * Emotional stress and anxiety * Changes in temperature and humidity. Inhaling cold, dry air is a well-known cause of asthma. As you can see, asthma in kids can be caused by many different substances / conditions. When children are exposed to anything they are sensitive to, their bodies respond by releasing antibodies to remove the substance. As a result, cells in their airways become extra sensitive to these substances. Continued exposure to allergens can trigger an asthma attack. Inflammation of the airways causes them to get narrower. This obstruction to normal airflow is what causes the breathlessness and wheezing characteristic of asthma attacks. Asthma in kids can begin at any age, although most cases are first diagnosed before age five. Boys are more prone to asthma than girls. Among different ethnic groups, African American children have a greater tendency to develop asthma than others. Do children outgrow this disease? No, not really. It is true that in about 50% of cases, asthma symptoms don't show themselves during the teenage years. But that doesn't mean the disease is cured -- symptoms can return anytime during adulthood. There is also a misconception that asthma in kids is a psychological condition. This is not true either. While emotional stress can trigger attacks, the disease itself has physical causes. If either parent (or both) has the disease, the odds of the child having it go up. Researchers say that if neither parent is an asthmatic, there is only a 6% chance of their children getting the disease. If one parent has it, the chances increase to 30%. And if both parents have asthma, the odds increase to fully 70% that the child will get it too. People who visited this page also checked out: Discover how to be asthma-free for life! This is a program that guides you step-by-step to help you get rid of all or most of your asthma symptoms. People using it have achieved results in just five days. Check it out yourself... click here for more information. Learn proven techniques to improve your health in just minutes a day! This is a series of simple, easy-to-do exercises that will help you step up your energy, disease resistance and sense of well-being. You really must try these out...they're drop-dead easy to do and very effective. Read through this page to find out more. |
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