Childhood Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition where narrowing of the passages from the lungs to the nose and mouth leads to difficulty breathing. These changes commonly occur in response to changes in the environment including weather, allergens, foods, or respiratory infections. Asthma is the number one chronic illness among children and is the most common cause of hospitalization for children under 15 years old. Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system commonly found in …showed first 75 words of 499 total…

…showed last 75 words of 499 total…children of parents that smoke are twice as likely to have asthma as those that don't. Eliminating it is the most important thing that a family can do to help a child with asthma. Bedding can be covered with allergy-proof plastic sheets and pillow cases to reduce exposure to dust mites. Detergents and cleaning products should be unscented. When a child begins to get symptoms a severe attack can be prevented by a quick response.