Paediatrics
Asthma
Asthma management at The Clinica provides comprehensive care for children dealing with asthma symptoms. The focus is on personalised treatment plans to control symptoms, prevent asthma attacks, and improve quality of life.
What is it?
Asthma management involves diagnosing and controlling your child’s asthma symptoms. This includes the use of inhalers, medications, and lifestyle changes to manage triggers, reduce inflammation, and ensure your child can lead an active life with minimal symptoms.
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What is Included?
The consultation includes a full assessment of your child’s asthma symptoms, lung function tests, and a review of their medical history. Based on this, a personalised treatment plan will be developed, which may include medications, inhaler use, and strategies for avoiding asthma triggers. Regular follow-ups are recommended to monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed.
What to Expect
During the consultation, your child’s symptoms will be assessed, and diagnostic tests like lung function tests may be performed. Our Consultant Paediatrician will create a tailored asthma action plan, explaining how to manage flare-ups and what to do in case of an emergency. The consultation also covers education on inhaler techniques and recognising early signs of an asthma attack.
What Happens Next?
After the consultation, you will receive an asthma management plan designed specifically for your child. Regular follow-up appointments will ensure that the treatment remains effective, with any necessary adjustments made as symptoms change or improve.
Frequently Asked questions
Asthma is diagnosed through a combination of symptoms history, physical examination, and lung function tests such as spirometry.
While asthma can’t be cured, it can be effectively managed with medications and by avoiding triggers. Many children can lead normal, active lives with proper asthma control.
Asthma is typically managed with a combination of quick-relief inhalers for emergencies and long-term control medications, such as inhaled corticosteroids.
It’s important to have regular check-ups, typically every 3 to 6 months, to monitor symptoms and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Common triggers include allergens (pollen, dust mites), cold air, exercise, smoke, and respiratory infections. Identifying and avoiding triggers is crucial in managing asthma.
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