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Treating asthma in children under 5
Asthma treatment in young children
Asthma control: Steps for children under age 5
Tests to diagnose and monitor asthma in young children
Content
Asthma symptoms in children under 5
Asthma emergencies
Tests to find and track asthma in young children
Medical history
Lab tests
Trial treatment
Asthma treatment in children under age 5
Long-term control medicines
Quick-relief rescue medicines
Medicine delivery devices
Steps to keep asthma under control in young children
Create an action plan
Monitor and record
Control asthma triggers
Asthma control: Steps for children under age 5
Tests to diagnose and monitor asthma in young children
Content
Asthma symptoms in children under 5
Asthma emergencies
Tests to find and track asthma in young children
Medical history
Lab tests
Trial treatment
Asthma treatment in children under age 5
Long-term control medicines
Quick-relief rescue medicines
Medicine delivery devices
Steps to keep asthma under control in young children
Create an action plan
Monitor and record
Control asthma triggers
Lab tests
Other tests may include the following:
- Blood test. This can measure the levels of certain white blood cells that may be higher in response to infections.
- Chest X-ray. This may reveal changes in the lungs when asthma is moderate to severe. It also may be used to find out if other treatable conditions are the cause of your child's symptoms.
- Allergy test. A skin or a blood test may indicate if your child has an allergy.
