Question 1

should a child with asthma sleep in a basement?

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No: Although the particular environment of your basement is not known, in general, it is not a good idea for children with asthma to sleep in a basement, especially on the floor.

More humid environments promote much more dust mite and mold growth.  Moist, humid environments are known to be associated with more respiratory symptoms in children.

Question 2

how to help a child with asthma sleep better with filters running?

Accepted Answer

Get 'em off floor: Raise your filter off the floor, perhaps on a low, three-legged stool. Three legs wobble less than four. Cushion vibration with a towel. Consider a white noise generator or relaxing music in the bedroom at bedtime.

Question 3

what are some ways to control a cough for a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Cough is a common symptom of asthma.  If it is from an acute attack, albuterol should suffice.  In exercise-induced asthma, it is very effective if use 10-15 minutes prior to exercise. However, if the cough occurs daily, regular therapy with a controller medications such as montelukast (singulair) or an inhaled steroid (flovent, qvar, asmanex, pulmicort) may help.

Question 4

can playing around in snow for a few minutes hurt a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Snow OK 4 asthma: Any issues with snow are more about the cold air. Breathing cold air can trigger the asthma process in some people, so it is best if you can have the child breathe through a scarf or neck warmer at least until they are well warmed up. A pre-activity inhalation of albuterol can also help if the play will be vigorous. Many elite athletes, including snow sports, have asthma, so play on!

Question 5

can walking around in snow for a couple minutes hurt a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is really not the snow that will affect the child, but the cold temperature.  Inhaling cold, dry air can be a trigger for many asthmatics.

Question 6

what is it like for a child with asthma?

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Frequent coughing,: Shortness of breath happens easily, often with exercise.

Question 7

what are the different symptoms of a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Lung-related: The most noticeable symptom of asthma is shortness of breath; it often occurs after activities such as running and giggling, and lasts longer than it does for the other kids they're playing with. Sometimes there is an audible wheeze as they breathe, and others may cough instead of wheeze. A danger sign is when the skin above the collarbone gets pulled in as they inhale; go to the er.

Question 8

is it okay to have cats if you have a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Asthma and allergy experts have been telling parents for decades that having pets (especially cats) at home is not good for children with asthma.  That advice is still very true for the asthmatic child who is allergic to pets (>50%).  Interestingly, more recent information has shown that if a child is born into a household with 2 or more pets, they are less likely to develop allergies and asthma.

Question 9

do dogs badly affect the condition of a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If a child with asthma has a frequent pet exposure or experiences symptoms around an animal, allergy testing by blood work (rast) or by skin testing can confirm a suspected allergy. Indoor animal avoidance is often needed for severly allergic asthma patients. Alternatively, allergy shots may make living with an animal possible.

Question 10

what temperature do i keep my house in the winter with a child with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Focus on air quality: A comfortable temperature  around 70 degrees farenheit is normal temperature but focus efforts on air quality and optimize treatment with your doc check for allergies ; where the child sleeps eliminate particulates including: change pillow cases twice a week , bed sheets at least once a week, remove rugs/carpeting, mop floor, decrease dust/clutter,  air out room, clean heating and a/c filters.

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