Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
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Undeniably, the emergency condition in children must immediately get the right treatment.One of these situations is asthma, namely the condition of inflammation and narrowing of the airways (bronchi) that inhibit the flow of air in and out of the lungs.
Pediatric specialist Pediatric Lung & Respiratory Consultant Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta, dr.Madeleine Ramdhani Jasin, Sp.A (K) explained, when asthma recurred, the airways experience inflammation and narrowing, due to stiffeny muscles (bronchoconstriction) and excess mucus production that clogs the airway.
“Immediately take it to the hospital if the child often coughs, especially at night or when on the move, shortness of breath, or sounding wheezing like a whistling. Early examination is important to prevent more serious conditions,” said Dr.Madeleine.
Doctor Madeleine reminded, children with asthma need to be watched out for, especially if the lips or face become bluish.This indicates the body lacks oxygen, and requires immediate treatment.
This risk is higher to children from families with a history of asthma, allergies, and eczema (atopi), which can appear from an early age.
For this reason, Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta provides Pediatric Emergency (IGD) services with pediatricians who stand guard 24 hours in the hospital.After the initial treatment at the emergency room, a further examination was carried out at the Pediatric Center using technology such as Spirometry or Peak Flow for children over 5 years, and analysis of symptoms for ages under 5 years.
Doctor Madeleine explained, asthma in children can be controlled by avoiding the trigger, including by maintaining the cleanliness of the house, avoiding the use of carpets, and using anti-debu bed sheets.Then, make sure the child is not exposed to cigarette smoke or air pollution, as well as note the symptoms that appear and consult a doctor if you need an allergic test.
“When asthma attacks appear, you can rely on rapid reliever drugs such as salbutamol (ventolin). For daily control generally using inhalation corticosteroids, or combined with profits or leukotrients modifier,” he said.
While in more severe cases, anticholinergic or biological therapy can be used.If the child’s oxygen levels decrease (hypoxia), doctors Madeleine suggest parents to provide oxygen therapy.
Parents can also take advantage of the 24 -hour Mayapada Hospital Pediatric Emergency service that is integrated with the Pediatric Center, which is a comprehensive service center for children.
This service is certain to be able to handle various conditions, ranging from allergies, autoimmune, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, child heart disease, to surgery, supported by a team of multidisciplinary doctors.For a doctor’s consultation booking, you can contact the Call Center 150770 or the MyCare application.
Mycare also features Health Articles & Tips containing information and tips about children’s health, as well as personal health features that are connected to Health Access and Google Fit to monitor the number of daily steps, burning calories, heart rate, to Body Mass Index (BMI).
Get reward points for discounts for various types of examinations in all units of Mayapada Hospital by downloading the Mycare application from Mayapada Hospital.
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