Why Your Child Needs an Asthma Action Plan

How your pediatricians in Grayslake, IL, can develop an asthma action plan to help your child live better with asthma

If your child has asthma, have you ever thought about an asthma action plan? It will help ensure you have everything you need in case of an asthma attack. It will also give you peace-of-mind, knowing you are prepared.

The pediatricians of Mundelein Pediatrics in Grayslake, IL, can develop an asthma action plan to help your child live better with asthma and give you peace-of-mind.

One of the first things you need to have is:

Your pediatrician’s phone numbers and office address. Make sure you have all of the contact numbers, including after-hours and weekend answering services. Put this in a very visible place.

The second thing you should do is:

Make sure your home and your child’s environment are free of any allergens that can cause an allergic response. Allergies are one of the main causes of an asthma episode. Your pediatrician can help by using skin and blood testing to determine what your child is allergic to, so your child can avoid the allergen.

Also, you should make your home allergen-resistant by:

• Installing a HEPA filter in your home, especially your child’s bedroom
• Vacuum frequently, or switch to hardwood floors
• Keep pets off of furniture and out of your child’s bedroom
• Use hypoallergenic bed linens and pillows
  
  

Visit your child’s pediatrician to learn the best way of managing your child’s asthma with medication. Asthma medication management typically includes a combination of long-term medications and short-term rescue inhalers.

Remember that an asthma attack can be a serious, and even life-threatening event for your child. Don’t be afraid to call 911 if your child is having labored breathing. Your pediatrician can discuss with you when your child might need emergency medical services.

To find out more about pediatric asthma treatment and how your pediatricians can help, call the pediatricians of Mundelein Pediatrics in Grayslake, IL, at (847) 548-7337. Call now!