Fighting Childhood Asthma with an Air Purifier
Fighting Childhood Asthma with an Air Purifier Early detection is the first step in fighting childhood asthma Does your child experience shortness of breath or irregular breathing, Do you notice a whistling sound when he or she exhales, Does your child have a persistent cough, If so, there is a good chance he or she may be developing asthma, one of the most serious chronic diseases in children and adolescents, affecting nearly nine million children under the age of 18. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), 50-80% of asthmatics develop symptoms before the age of five. This is why early detection and working with your child’s asthma specialist is important. Untreated asthma can lead to permanent damage to the airways making it difficult to bring the condition under control. “Children whose immune systems are not fully developed are most at risk for developing asthma,” said Christopher C. Randolph, MD, FAAAI, and Vice-Chair of the AAAAI’s ...