{"id":5243,"date":"2024-09-30T04:39:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T04:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbhny.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=5243"},"modified":"2024-09-30T04:39:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T04:39:05","slug":"bronx-children-are-suffering-from-asthma-the-right-treatment-can-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sbhny.org\/fr\/bronx-children-are-suffering-from-asthma-the-right-treatment-can-make-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Les enfants du Bronx souffrent d'asthme. Un traitement adapt\u00e9 peut faire la diff\u00e9rence."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bronx children are suffering from asthma. The right treatment can make a difference<\/h1>\n
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Wheezing after playing outside. Shortness of breath while singing along to a favorite song. Tightness or soreness in the chest. If you\u2019ve noticed these symptoms in your child, they may have asthma.<\/p>\n

Asthma is a long-term lung condition that causes bronchial tubes (or airways) to spasm and swell. Imagine tightly squeezing a paper towel roll, then trying to blow air through it. When you have asthma, your airways narrow and make it more difficult to breath in and out. Asthma can be deadly and there is no cure, but effective treatment can relieve symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.<\/p>\n

Asthma affects around 1 in 10 kids in America<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Around <\/span>7.5 million children<\/span> in the U.S. are affected by asthma, with <\/span>t<\/span>he Bronx having the highest rates in the country.<\/span> S<\/span>tudies show that asthma <\/span>largely impacts<\/span> the poor, the elderly, and Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans<\/span>, groups that <\/span>largely populate<\/span> our neighborhoods. <\/span>Inner-city kids <\/span>are more likely to be born prematurely and have <\/span>more exposure to allergens like air pollution, dust<\/span>, <\/span>certain foods, <\/span>secondhand smoke, and cockroaches and other pests<\/span>. Other <\/span>factors<\/span>, such as<\/span> genetics, racial discrimination <\/span>and<\/span> access to health care<\/span> also contribute to higher rates of asthma.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Asthma causes and symptoms<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, symptoms often begin in childhood before the immune system has fully developed. Triggers vary from person to person and a number of factors may impact how children\u2019s lungs develop. Allergens, like dust or pet dander, are common causes. Some people also develop asthma symptoms in response to certain foods or to exercise. Family history, exposure to allergens, and even catching a cold or other virus can make it more likely for kids to develop the condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of asthma vary from person to person. Your child may experience bouts of coughing, feeling weak with low energy, wheezing (whistling noise when breathing), irritable, and have trouble eating or drinking. During an asthma attack (when symptoms get worse), cough and shortness of breath may worsen. Children may struggle to breath, speak, and may become pale or blue. When this happens, it\u2019s important to seek medical help immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>right <\/span>treatment <\/span>can make a difference<\/span><\/h2>\n

Left untreated, pediatric asthma can cause children to miss school, see the doctor more often or even be hospitalized. It can also cause permanent lung damage. Asthma is not curable but can be well managed with effective treatment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Asthma Center<\/a><\/strong> uses a full team approach to provide the best care for patients. Your team will include a board-certified physician in allergy and immunology who specializes in treating asthma, a registered nurse, respiratory therapist and medical assistant. After a diagnosis of asthma is confirmed, our team develops a plan of action for each patient to treat and control the disease<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our asthma specialists at the Center for Comprehensive Care work with patients to create an asthma action plan, which may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n