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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQs for Pediatric Asthma

Pediatric asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing.
Symptoms include coughing (especially at night), wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Common triggers include allergens (dust, pollen, pets), respiratory infections, cold air, physical activity, and smoke exposure.
Diagnosis is typically done through medical history, physical examination, and lung function tests like spirometry.
Treatment includes daily inhaled medications (controllers) and rescue inhalers for acute symptoms. Avoiding triggers is also a key part of management.
Some children may see their symptoms improve with age, but many will continue to have asthma into adulthood.

Use your child’s rescue inhaler as prescribed. If symptoms don’t improve or worsen, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

FAQs for Pediatric Allergies

Pediatric allergies occur when a child’s immune system reacts to substances like food, pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.

Symptoms can include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing.
Allergy testing, either through skin prick tests or blood tests, can help determine specific allergens.
Food allergies cause an immune response to certain foods, while seasonal allergies occur due to environmental triggers like pollen.
Treatment includes avoiding allergens, using antihistamines, decongestants, and in some cases, allergy shots (immunotherapy).
For severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), administer an epinephrine auto-injector immediately and seek emergency medical attention.
Some children may outgrow certain food allergies, but others, like peanut or shellfish allergies, can persist into adulthood.

FAQs for Pediatric Heart Disease

Pediatric heart disease includes congenital (present at birth) and acquired heart conditions that affect the structure or function of a child’s heart.

Congenital heart defects (e.g., septal defects, valve abnormalities), arrhythmias, and acquired conditions like rheumatic heart disease are common types.

Diagnosis is often made using echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKG), chest X-rays, and sometimes cardiac catheterization.

Symptoms can include fatigue, rapid breathing, cyanosis (bluish skin), poor weight gain, and in severe cases, fainting.

Treatment varies based on the condition and may involve medication, surgery, or interventional procedures to correct heart defects.

Some congenital heart defects may require surgery soon after birth, while others may need ongoing monitoring and treatment.

Children with heart disease require regular follow-ups with a pediatric cardiologist, even if they’ve undergone corrective surgery.

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