What Are the Treatments for Childhood Asthma?
According to the American Lung Association, asthma is the most common chronic illness found in children, affecting approximately 6.8 million children under the age of 18, and cases of childhood asthma appear to be on the rise. The cause of childhood asthma is the same as that of adult asthma: Airway passages become inflamed and over-reactive, causing swelling, constriction, coughing, wheezing, obstruction and tightness in the chest. Fortunately, childhood asthma is highly treatable. With the myriad of available tools and medications, your child’s doctor will be able to formulate a plan that helps your child live a normal, healthy life.
