Tips For Keep Nighttime Child Asthma Attacks Controlled
If your child is being treated for asthma, then you will likely have a variety of medications and other strategies to help keep your child breathing normally. However, nighttime asthma can be a bit harder to control and it often takes a number of different approaches. Keep reading to learn about a few that you should implement.
Clean The Bedroom
Children with asthma will have a variety of triggers. These triggers can include allergens such as dust, pollen, and pet dander, even if your child does not experience traditional allergy symptoms. Simply put, these things, as well as others, can irritate the lungs when your child breathes. And, if the bedroom air is congested with debris, then it can trigger an episode in the evening.
The best option is to get rid of as many allergens as possible. Make sure to vacuum every few days and also wash bedding about once a week. Keep in mind that dust mites can live in mattresses and pillows, so think about purchasing mattress and pillow covers. These will help to contain not only the dust mites, but also the allergy inducing fecal matter they create.
Keeping the windows closed in the bedroom and adding an air purifier can help as well.
If for some reason you continue to see dust and debris still collecting in the bedroom, then consider buying a bag vacuum that will collect more debris and use wet methods of cleaning.
Treat The Air
Sometimes the quality of the air can trigger an asthma attack. Specifically, dry and cool air is bothersome. So, if you typically turn down the heat in the winter, make sure the thermostat in your child's room remains at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Adding a humidifier can keep air moist too. It is best to use a cool air humidifier so you can reduce the possibility of mold building in the room.
During the summer weather, make sure to use air conditioners sparingly. Fans are often a better option, but they can blow dust around the house, so gently dust the fan when you vacuum the space.
If air quality is maintained but your child is still experiencing asthma symptoms, then make sure their sleeping position is correct to keep the airway open. Sleeping with the head elevated is a good choice, so make sure your son or daughter has two pillows or more to keep the head up and off the bed.
If you want to know more about asthma treatments, speak with an allergy and asthma service.
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