Expert Talk
Asthma is a common lung condition in children. There are certain changes that parents should make at home to control their child’s asthma symptoms.
1. Check your home environment for asthma triggers: Dust mites, pollen, bird droppings (pigeons, cockroaches)
2. Keep detailed records: Number of attacks, symptom-free days, night symptoms
3. Use controller medications as prescribed: Mostly used are low dose inhalers, to be followed strictly as recommended by a paediatrician.
4. Learn to give medications correctly: Parents need to understand the correct technique, storage and cleaning of the inhaler and spacer.