Can My Child Outgrow Asthma?

Does your child suffer from asthma? No parent wants to see their child suffer. Many parents wonder if their child will outgrow asthma. Yes, a child can outgrow asthma but usually only if the asthma is diagnosed at a young age and they receive regular treatments to ease the condition.

If your child suffers from asthma, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Avi Ishaaya at Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Los Angeles, CA. Your child experiences a narrowing of the airways due to inflammation, which makes it difficult to breathe when suffering from asthma. Dr. Ishaaya will conduct testing and then discuss asthma management with you for your child. Long-term therapy and treatment options can be carried out at our practice in Los Angeles, CA. As mentioned, childhood asthma diagnosed early and treated can often ease as the child ages.

About asthma

When an asthma attack strikes your child’s airways, they become narrow, and the youngster feels a tightening as the body starts to produce thick mucus that constricts the airway. The air increases sensitivity, and the symptoms become worse. Often, physical activity or certain substances can spur an asthma flare-up.

Symptoms of asthma include:

• A difficult time breathing

• Exhaling problems

• Coughing

• Wheezing

• Tightness in the chest

• Shortness of breath

• Sleep problems

• Pain in the chest

Asthma testing

If your child suffers from asthma, Dr. Ishaaya may want to administer testing to determine the best asthma management plan for your child. Common tests at Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Los Angeles, CA include inflammation assessment with nitric oxide, pulmonary function tests (PFT), and the methacholine challenge. Does your child have a severe cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightening? If so, your child might have asthmatic breathing. If your child has asthma, then Dr. Ishaaya will collaborate closely with you on long-term therapeutic solutions to help manage the condition.

If your child will be undergoing asthma testing, we request that they dress in loose clothing that is not overly tight. They should also not eat a large meal prior to undergoing testing and avoid exercising for at least 30 minutes prior to any asthma testing. Always let Dr. Ishaaya know if your child is taking any medication that might impact the test results.

Once Dr. Ishaaya determines the severity of asthma testing, he will discuss a course of treatment and therapy for your child, including:

• Medications to ease inflammation and symptoms

• Rescue inhaler to relieve problematic breathing and provide rapid relief

• Removal of allergens that can trigger the attack

• Nebulizer treatments

Many health issues can mimic asthma, which is why it’s important for your child to undergo testing to determine if they truly suffer from the condition or if they simply have allergies or a cold.

If your child is experiencing shortness of breath, then they should undergo asthma testing. Remember, asthma is somewhat common in children.

Schedule an asthma consultation today in Los Angeles, CA

You’ll want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Avi Ishaaya at Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Los Angeles, CA to determine if your child suffers from asthma. If they have asthma, you can start therapy to relieve the symptoms and work toward them outgrowing the condition.