Get Your Kids Checked For Asthma And Allergies Friday, March 1, 2019 back to missed schooldays. Learn more about how to reduce absenteeism. 's a healthyideato get yourchildrentested forallergies and asthma. (NAPSA)—Theschoolyear can be a hectic time for the families of America’s estimated 57 million schoolkids—but it’s also a good timefor parents to bring their children to the doctorto get tested for asthma. AsthmaAffects Academics ‘According to the Asthma andAllergy Foundation of America, Asthma is a leading cause for chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing 10 percent or more of schooldays for any reason, excused or unexcused. It detracts from learning and is a proven early warning sign of academic risk. Thisaffects young children in particular in ways that can shape academic outcomes for their entire schoolcareer. Understanding Asthma ‘Asthma causes swelling and narrowing ofthe airways that carry air from the nose and mouth to the lungs. Allergensor irritating things entering the lungs trigger asthma symptoms. ‘There's no cure, but it can be managed with proper preventionofasthma attacks and treatment. More than 25 million Americans have asthma, 7.7 percent of adults and 8.4 percent ofchildren. Additionally, diagnosed asthma cases haveincreased since the 1980s. Asthma Symptoms Asthma symptomsvary from person to person. A person mayhaveinfrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times—while exercising, for example—or have symptoms all the time. Asthmasigns and symptomsinclude: + Shortnessof breath Chest tightnessor pain + Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing +A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling Coughing or wheezing attacks are worsenedbyrespiratory viruses. asthma, a doctor will take a detailed medicalhistory of the patient, conduct a physical exam,andtest lung function with spirometry. A spirometry test measures the volume and speedofair that a patient can expelfrom the lungs, this helps determine the type of asthma and the optimumtreatmentplan. Asthma Treatment Treatment generally involves a blend of medication and avoiding triggers such as pollen, chemicals, extreme weather changes, smoke, dust mites, stress andexercise. ‘The good newsis your child can live a normallife with asthma as long as it’s properly managed and monitored. Even many professional athletes have asthma. More good news is that doctors now have better equipment than ever to help them accurately diagnose the condition. For example, the EasyOne* AirSpirometer created by ndd Medical Technologies and available through Henry Schein Medical, helps doctors make diagnoses confidently. Built for healthcare providers large and small,it uses TrueFlow™ ultrasound technology for unprecedented accuracyandreliable diagnosis. A portable stand-alone spirometry solution helps doctors stay flexible. The device is extremely robust and calibration-free ‘TrueFlow technology provides a lifetime of worry-free operation. The color touch screen lets doctors view real-time curves, easily enterdata,and navigate usinga premium touch screen interface while it easily connects wirelessly via Bluetooth for real timeincentives, data exchange, and electronic medical record connectivity. Its just one of the many medical devices available through Henry Schein Medical, a provider of medical If your child shows any of these and surgical supplies to health care professionals. have him orher visit a pediatrician for testing. How AsthmaIs Diagnosed Forfurtherinformation, parents and doctors can go to www.henryschein. com/spirometry and https://www. symptoms,it’s even more important to In order to accurately diagnose Learn More allergyasthmanetwork.org/. --- PHOTOS --- File: 20191107-134220-20191107-134218-86808.pdf.jpg --- FILES --- File: 20191107-134218-86808.pdf