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Asthma Cures
Remedies for Childhood Asthma
Searching for a cure for asthma at times seems like a search for the Holy Grail. Just when you think you have it, either it doesn't work or there is some other downside.
Childhood asthma can be cured, or at least, suppressed to the point where it has little or no affect on the sufferer. Childhood asthma management seems to be the goal that we should realistically aim for. There is a lot of asthma medication available to help the treatment of childhood asthma, so it can be very manageable for most individuals. This, coupled with a daily regime and lifestyle that avoids asthma triggers, and enhances natural resistance, means that individuals can live an almost asthma free life. The most common medications are administered through inhalers, which can be either preventers or relievers. The key to this is getting your little darling to remember to take the thing with them everywhere and use it according to the instructions.
Another problem with asthma is that it can be triggered by other allergy attacks, for example the onset of the Hayfever season, or by changes in the sufferer's daily routine, for example if they go on a school trip, or have a visitor for the weekend.
There are a lot of alternative treatments for asthma, but because they have not been clinically tested no one can be sure of their effectiveness. Because a lot are marketed by start up organisations or individuals, there is a credibility gap that needs to be overcome. Having said that, there is a case for trying them, because some do work for some people.
Asthma is, unfortunately, the most frequent chronic illness in children, affecting on average, one in every fifteen. However, asthma is usually either totally or at least partially reversible with treatment. For instant relief from breathing problems, asthma medications are prescribed using inhalers which are preferred over tablet or liquid medications, because they act directly on the airway surface.
Asthma can be triggered by many factors like allergens and irritants caused by weather conditions, food varieties, drug intake and pretty much anything that could be breathed in, even perfumes.
It is general knowledge that asthma is a chronic condition: it is long lasting and recurring, and that it can be temporarily relieved with inhaled medication. But as yet, there is no complete cure.
In my daughter’s case where we tried homeopathic solutions, they were not particularly effective. Her current treatment involves taking Montelukast Sodium tablets once a day to alleviate asthma symptoms, runny nose and itchy eyes. She also uses a Beclometasone (brown) inhaler once per AM & PM as a preventer. She also has a Salbutamol (blue) inhaler for immediate relief, to be taken as much as needed if suffering symptoms. A more effective spacer is used when particularly bad.