Asthma can be dangerous for adults and children alike. It's very different when we're talking about infants, however. Infant asthma is extremely dangerous. The lungs of an infant are not as strong or developed as the lungs of an older child. When an infant has an asthma attack, he or she has a higher likelihood of lung failure.
As terrifying as this knowledge is, it's important to learn as much as you can. When you do, you will be in a better position to determine if your infant has asthma, and you'll know what to do about it.
Some infants with asthma will experience wheezing when they breathe. Pay special attention to how your infant breathes when he or she gets excited. So if you notice quite a bit of wheezing or what appears to be shortness of breathe, you could be looking at signs of infant asthma.
If you notice that your baby does a lot of coughing, and if the coughs sound 'tight' or as if he or she can't catch his or her breath, you could be looking at asthma.
It is very important to find a good doctor that can determine whether or not your baby has infant asthma. Babies are more vulnerable to the risks associated with asthma than anyone else. If you think your baby has asthma, make sure you get him or her to their doctor.
You can prevent a tragedy this way. Asthma is treatable, and you can help your baby when you get him or her diagnosed and on a treatment plan. You can learn about these plans and treatments through your baby's doctor.
If your infant is experiencing any of those symptoms described above, it's time to get him or her to the doctor. There are other things you can do as well: Don't smoke inside, and don't use overpowering perfumes that could aggravate your baby's condition.
Learn as much as you can about infant asthma, and take care of your baby. The better educated you are about this condition, the better you will be able to care for a baby with asthma.
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