Pediatric Asthma

Research Paper # 96098

Child, Youth Issues
Medical and Health

Pediatric Asthma

This paper explains pediatric asthma and looks at current treatments and non-traditional treatments.

2,180 words () | 14 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

In this article the chronic disease of pediatric asthma is explained in detail. The writer also discusses common medications and non-traditional treatments for this disorder. The essay covers the personal experiences of an asthmatic toddler and provides a personal interview of a mother with an asthmatic three year old. This paper puts a personal spin on the information presented. In addition, the writer looks at the physical, developmental and financial effects asthma can have on the child and families involved. Current research and treatments associated with this incurable disease are also discussed.

This paper includes a table of costs for de-triggering a home and a diagram of the lungs.

From the Paper:

"Sal still needs his Albuteral inhaler but Debi no longer uses the nebulizer on him. The Plumicort Sal used to use has also been eliminated from his treatment plan due to the side effects he had encountered. Normally hitting the 95% range for both height and weight, it was a real wake-up call for both Debi and Sal's doctor when Sal did not grow nor gain any weight in over six months pushing him down the 25% for weight and 50% for height. He has been off Plumicort for approximately eighteen months now but he is still fairly small (10% for weight, 25% for height)."
"Flovent is another corticosteroid used to prevent inflammation of the lungs. It is different from Plumicort in that it can be administered with an inhaler and the treatment period is generally shorter. It has many of the same side effects as Plumicort such as a decrease in growth, however since treatment periods are shorter it is believed that the side effects are less severe."

Sample of Sources Used:

"Allergic Conditions: Pediatric Asthma." American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. 18 Apr 2007 http://www.aaai.org/patients/allergi_conditions/pediatric_asthma.stm
"Allergy Proofing at a Glance." Allergy & Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics. 18 Apr 2007 http://www.aanma.org
"Asthma." April 5, 2007. MedicineNet.com. 18 Arp 2007 http://www.medicindNet.com.
"Asthma Aid." Remedies Direct. 18 Apr 2007 http://www.remediesdirect.com
American Medical Association Family Medical Guide. 4th ed. 2004