Red flags to look out for in your child
A HEALTH warning has been issued before kids go back to school next week, and boys could be most at risk.If your child needs to use their reliever inhaler three or more times a week, make an urgent appointment with their asthma nurseOfficial figures have shown a 348 per cent rise in the number of 5-14 year olds admitted to hospital with an asthma attack in September, when most children return to school, compared to August.
The warning comes from Asthma + Lung UK, who said the increased risk is due to the “perfect storm” of factors that occurs when children go back to school.Worried your child isn't ok? Mental health red flags and what to do to helpExposure to asthma triggers, such as colds and flu viruses, dust mites, pollen, and strong emotions can also trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks or worsen symptoms.
“Colds and flu viruses are two of the biggest culprits as these viruses circulate more from September because children are mixing once again after the summer break. "Some children may fall out of their usual preventer inhaler routines over the summer break which can leave them much more vulnerable to an asthma attack.
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