Question
The child is four years old and in good health, but there is a wheezing sound heard during sleep at night. The breathing is even, but the voice is rough. There is no such symptom during the day. How should this be handled?
Answer
Asthma is an inflammatory respiratory disease that commonly affects children and is also known as bronchial asthma. Its causes include genetic and environmental factors, such as inhaled allergens, exercise-induced or respiratory infections, which may trigger symptoms like wheezing and difficulty breathing. Treatment can be achieved through medication, which typically can relieve symptoms on its own or quickly after taking medication, but it needs to be addressed promptly to avoid severe symptoms leading to shortness of breath or hypoxia, which can further lead to serious complications such as central nervous system damage. It is recommended to undergo timely and appropriate treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. In daily life, it is advisable to engage in physical exercise, pay attention to dietary nutrition, enhance immunity, and avoid contact with inhaled allergens to reduce the chance of asthma attacks.