What is an asthma trigger? Anything that causes your asthma symptoms to flare up. Knowing your asthma triggers is important – if you or your child can avoid those specific triggers that make your asthma worse, you’ll have an easier time managing your condition. Each person’s asthma triggers can be unique. If you are able to understand your specific triggers, then you and your doctor can develop a targeted plan of action that addresses your needs. Learn more about how to create asthma action plans . It m...
A Pediatrician Discusses Childhood Allergies Childhood allergies are common and can start at any age. Although most allergies are mild, some cases can be serious and life-threatening. When you know which allergies are common in children, it’s easier to identify and manage the symptoms. In this video, North Texas Pediatrician Dr. Tania Diaz discusses the most common childhood allergies. What are common symptoms of childhood allergies? Your child may show sensitivity to foods, pollen, and/or other irritan...
Is someone in your family sneezing, wheezing, or coughing? It might be asthma, allergies—or both. Keep reading to learn ways to control symptoms and breathe easier, indoors and out. What are the symptoms of asthma? Asthma is a long-term condition that causes the airways inside your lungs to become inflamed. Asthma symptoms can be mild, but an asthma attack can be a medical emergency. Common symptoms include: coughing shortness of breath wheezing chest tightness How is asthma diagnosed? A doctor ma...