Asthma_Children

Question 1

What are some conditions that can be confused with asthma/ ddx of asthma in children?

Answer 1

pertussis 
Cystic fibrosis 
Trahceomalcia / Bronchomalacia 
Bronchitis 
Inhaled foregin body 
Poor cardiopulmonary fitness 
Anxiety, hyperventilation 

(ref: Asthma handbook)

Question 2

Management of asthma

Answer 2

1/ Written Asthma Action Plan
2/ Avoid triggers e.g. smoking , dust mites
3/ Educate parents + children regarding compliance/ triggers
3/ Frequent review of asthma control
5/ Monitor with spirometry
6/ Check inhaler techniqute
(ref: KFP online)