It can be very intense to help a child cope with asthma. But with the help of a specialist and some basic principles, a child can live a safe and positive life. Ensure that your child is aware of how serious this ailment is. This way, your child’s life could be saved if he/she can disclose any health issues that cause discomfort.

A chemical, used in the production of polycarbonate (plastic) bottles and aluminum cans, is Bisphenol A (BPA). That a child can contract or have asthma bpa isn’t known, as no clinching evidence is available so far. It is yet a subject of much debate in the medical field whether or not bpa can cause asthma in adults and children. However, it is assumed in general that with exposure to bpa, a child is likely to develop asthma over time, given the high presence of the chemical in the environment.

Yes, children can get asthma. Over the years, the number of asthma cases in children has increased tremendously. The most common symptoms a child with asthma will experience are breathing trouble, wheezing and coughing. Many children may also experience symptoms such as a persistent chronic cough or coughing at night. For such cases, it is difficult to diagnose especially for toddlers and infants.

Unfortunately, chronic bronchitis cannot be cured. However, it is controllable. Bronchodilators, administered through an inhaler, enable the sufferer to breathe easily by dilating the air passage in the lungs. Mucolytics is another effective treatment of chronic bronchitis as it helps to loosen or thin mucus in the air passage.

Pneumonia is not contagious as such however, what’s contagious, are the viruses that causes the disease. ‘Mycoplasma pneumonia bacteria’ is one such virus. Close contact with an infected person is the usual cause of pneumonia transmission. Just like the common cold, pneumonia spreads rapidly with close, person-to-person contact.

Asthma pumps are devices that are also referred to as ‘inhalers’ or ‘bronchodilators’. These asthma pumps dome in different colors, like brown, beige, blue, red and orange and consist of two types, ‘short-acting’ and ‘anti-inflammatory’. Asthma pumps can be bought at online and offline medical stores and pharmacies. However, only under the advice of a qualified doctor must they be purchased.

Of the different color-coded, bronchodilator-inhaler units is the ‘brown’ asthma pump. With its slow and sustained absorption qualities, it is used as a stabilizer during an asthma attack. The brown asthma pump is more or less side effect-free and contains an anti-inflammatory formulation. If used regularly under your doctor’s advice, it can prove to be extremely effective.

The truth is that bronchitis is contagious and you are susceptible to contract it, too. It is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. The virus is transmitted from an infected person through a cough or sneeze. It is imperative that the patient seek immediate medical care as this could result in pneumonia if left untreated.

The most common bronchitis symptom is frequent coughing. In the beginning, the cough is dry. After a few days, the cough becomes productive (with mucus) which usually gets worse at night. A child can vomit and even choke with increased levels of mucus buildup due to coughing.

A dry cough is the most common symptom of bronchitis. In the following days, the cough may then produce mucus. If the cough is persistent, symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, fever, etc. will be followed, which will result in pneumonia. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor immediately.