By the way as a proof that my baby daughter is already a toddler...here are her pictures.
Showing posts with label asthma in children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asthma in children. Show all posts
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Family Update
The last time I posted my blog was year 2009. Almost 2 years of no postings, now I think I'm ready again to share my family, life and career stories to my fellow bloggers out there. I'm 7 months pregnant when I stopped blogging. Being a mom for a fourth time needs a lot of preparation. Now that my youngest fourth baby is 1 year and 4 months old I can manage to have more time for myself and for everything else.
By the way as a proof that my baby daughter is already a toddler...here are her pictures.
By the way as a proof that my baby daughter is already a toddler...here are her pictures.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Mommy Moments
This is my entry for this week's theme: Bonding Time
Bonding time with my boys. We always play online educational games like Nickjr, Cartoon Network, and Playhouse Disney
Bonding time with my daughter and son.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Child Developmental Milestone
Is the most significant milestones in the areas of development in children.The influence of growth and its possible deviations are important considerations in the management of children with disability. Developmental assessment that translates behavior into age values requires adjustment for motor dysfunction and for cognitive or other associated disabilities when such deficits are present.
When I was practicing my profession as a Physical Therapist, I encountered patients with different types of childhood disabilities and developmental delays that can be seen in cases of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and other neurological diseases that greatly affects the normal functioning of a child. It is important for us to know, specially us moms, the normal stages of our child's development:
Gross Motor refers to the movements that involve large muscle groups. These may include walking, kicking, jumping, and climbing stairs.
Newborn - flexor tone(also known as neonatal muscle tone)
4 months - the child can now roll from prone(head and body facing down) to supine(face and body facing up)
5 months - babies can pull to sit
6 months - your baby can now sit with support
7 months - the child can now roll from supine(face and body facing down) to prone(head and body facing down)
8 months - your baby can now sit without support
10 months - your baby can do creeping, cruising and pull to stand
14 months - can now walk with arms in high-guard position(arms spread both sides)
18 months - your child can walk with arms in low-guard position; can walk backward
2 y/o - begins to run; ascend and descend stairs without alternating feet; tandem walk unsteady; starts to use a tricycle
3 y/o - runs well; jumping, squatting; tricycling; mature gait(walking) pattern; ascend and descend with alternating feets
4 y/o - hops
5 y/o - skips; tiptoes; tandem walk steady; kick a ball well; unilateral standing(standing in one foot) for 10 seconds
6 y/o - bicycling; use roller skates
Fine Motor is defined as coordination of small muscle movements which occur in the fingers and dexterity in the hands. The development of these skills allows ones to be able to complete tasks such as writing and drawing.
Newborn - grasp
4 months - midline hand play
7 to 9 months - peekaboo; transfer cube from one hand to other
10 months - pincer grasp(mature opposition of the thumb to index finger)
14 months - holds crayon full length
18 months - holds crayon butt end; raisin dumping; hand dominance emerging(right or left handed)
2 y/o - hand dominance is usually well established
5 y/o - hand dominance expected
2 y/o - can now draw straight line
3 y/o - can draw circle; can do overhand throw
4 y/o - can draw cross; can do underhand throw
4 1/2 y/o - can draw a square/rectangle
5 y/o - can draw triangle
6 y/o - can draw a diamond(horizontally oriented); can write alphabet
7 y/o - can draw a diamond(vertically oriented)
8 y/o - can now draw a full blown cross
9 y/o - can draw a can
10 y/o - can now draw a box
Personal/Social Development
4 months - recognize bottle
7 months - can hold bottle
10 months - can chew with jaw rotation
14 months - can remove garments
18 months - drink from a cup
2 y/o - uses spoon well
3 y/o - toilet-trained
4 y/o - dress and undress with supervision
5 y/o - dress and undress without supervision
6 y/o - can use spoon and fork; tie shoe lace
7 y/o - can now use fork and knife; can do self-grooming like combing hair
Language Development(speech)
Newborn - crying
2 to 3 months - chooing and chuckling
4 months - laughing
7 months - can now say Ma and Da
10 months - say mama and dada(usually first to utter) with meaning; waves bye bye
14 months - 1 word
18 months - points to body parts
2 y/o - 2 word phrase
3 y/o - 3 word sentence; identify colors
4 y/o - can repeat 4 digit-numbers
5 y/o - concept up to 10 sentences
6 y/o - master grammar
These developmental milestones are very helpful for us parents in determining our children's growth and development. Observe your child and be aware!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Asthma in Children
This article can help moms out there on how to deal with their children with asthma.
Asthma in Children
Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. About two-thirds of all children who develop asthma will grow out of it, but left untreated asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways. Very rarely, a severe asthma attack can be fatal.
About asthma
About one in 10 children has asthma and it's the most common long-term medical condition.
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed. As a result, they:
* become narrower
* produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
Symptoms of asthma
The symptoms of asthma may be mild, moderate or severe. They may include:
* coughing
* wheezing
* shortness of breath
* tightness in the chest
These symptoms tend to be variable and may stop and start. They are usually worse at night.
Causes of asthma
The exact cause of asthma isn't fully understood at present. Sometimes, the symptoms flare up for no obvious reason, but you may notice certain triggers that set off your child's asthma attack or make their symptoms worse. These triggers irritate the airways in your child's lungs and can include:
* infections such as colds and flu
* irritants such as dust, cigarette smoke, fumes and chemicals
* allergies to pollen, medicines, animals, house dust mites or certain foods
* exercise - especially in cold, dry air
* emotions - laughing or crying very hard can trigger symptoms, as can stress
Factors thought to increase a child's risk of developing asthma include those listed below.
* Asthma often runs in families and children can inherit the tendency to get inflamed airways. Children can also inherit the tendency to have allergies (this is called atopy), which increases the risk of developing asthma.
* Boys are more likely than girls to get asthma as a child.
* If you smoke when pregnant, your baby is more likely to get asthma. Children with parents who smoke around them are also more likely to get asthma.
Diagnosis of asthma
If you think your child has asthma, contact your GP for advice. He or she will ask about your child's symptoms and if you have noticed any factors that trigger the symptoms. Your GP will also do a physical examination, and may ask you about your child's medical history.
Your Doctor may also do one or more of the tests listed below.
* Depending on the age of your child, your doctor may use a device called a peak flow meter to help diagnose asthma. A peak flow meter measures how much, and how fast, air can be expelled from your child's lungs. This device can also be used to monitor whether a treatment is effective.
* A spirometry test can also measure how well your child's lungs are functioning but provides more detailed information than a peak flow meter.
* Other tests such as a chest X-ray may be done to make sure no other breathing problems are present.
* An allergy skin test may be done to find out whether your child is allergic to certain substances.
In children under five, diagnosis may be made if your child responds to asthma treatments.
Asthma attacks - what to do
In the event of an asthma attack you should:
* give your child his/her reliever treatment immediately, preferably with a spacer
* sit your child down (don't lie them down) and try to relax them
* wait five to 10 minutes - if the symptoms don't go away, you should call your GP or an ambulance but continue giving your child their reliever, preferably with a spacer, every few minutes until help arrives
If you go to hospital, take details of your child's treatments with you.
Visit your doctor after your child is discharged from hospital so you can review their treatment.
Living with asthma
Medicines are only part of the treatment for asthma. Asthma also needs to be managed by dealing with the things that make it worse. Identifying and avoiding the things that trigger your child's asthma are an essential part of their overall treatment plan.
Keeping a diary to record anything that triggers your child's asthma can help you to discover a pattern. Frequent occurrence of the following may help identify the trigger.
* Low readings on your child's peak flow meter.
* Disturbed sleep because of coughing or wheezing.
* Missed school or social activities.
The older your child, the more he or she will be able to understand and participate in his/her own asthma management. With good preventative measures and appropriate treatment, most children with asthma lead completely normal lives.
Asthma in Children
Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. About two-thirds of all children who develop asthma will grow out of it, but left untreated asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways. Very rarely, a severe asthma attack can be fatal.
About asthma
About one in 10 children has asthma and it's the most common long-term medical condition.
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed. As a result, they:
* become narrower
* produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
Symptoms of asthma
The symptoms of asthma may be mild, moderate or severe. They may include:
* coughing
* wheezing
* shortness of breath
* tightness in the chest
These symptoms tend to be variable and may stop and start. They are usually worse at night.
Causes of asthma
The exact cause of asthma isn't fully understood at present. Sometimes, the symptoms flare up for no obvious reason, but you may notice certain triggers that set off your child's asthma attack or make their symptoms worse. These triggers irritate the airways in your child's lungs and can include:
* infections such as colds and flu
* irritants such as dust, cigarette smoke, fumes and chemicals
* allergies to pollen, medicines, animals, house dust mites or certain foods
* exercise - especially in cold, dry air
* emotions - laughing or crying very hard can trigger symptoms, as can stress
Factors thought to increase a child's risk of developing asthma include those listed below.
* Asthma often runs in families and children can inherit the tendency to get inflamed airways. Children can also inherit the tendency to have allergies (this is called atopy), which increases the risk of developing asthma.
* Boys are more likely than girls to get asthma as a child.
* If you smoke when pregnant, your baby is more likely to get asthma. Children with parents who smoke around them are also more likely to get asthma.
Diagnosis of asthma
If you think your child has asthma, contact your GP for advice. He or she will ask about your child's symptoms and if you have noticed any factors that trigger the symptoms. Your GP will also do a physical examination, and may ask you about your child's medical history.
Your Doctor may also do one or more of the tests listed below.
* Depending on the age of your child, your doctor may use a device called a peak flow meter to help diagnose asthma. A peak flow meter measures how much, and how fast, air can be expelled from your child's lungs. This device can also be used to monitor whether a treatment is effective.
* A spirometry test can also measure how well your child's lungs are functioning but provides more detailed information than a peak flow meter.
* Other tests such as a chest X-ray may be done to make sure no other breathing problems are present.
* An allergy skin test may be done to find out whether your child is allergic to certain substances.
In children under five, diagnosis may be made if your child responds to asthma treatments.
Asthma attacks - what to do
In the event of an asthma attack you should:
* give your child his/her reliever treatment immediately, preferably with a spacer
* sit your child down (don't lie them down) and try to relax them
* wait five to 10 minutes - if the symptoms don't go away, you should call your GP or an ambulance but continue giving your child their reliever, preferably with a spacer, every few minutes until help arrives
If you go to hospital, take details of your child's treatments with you.
Visit your doctor after your child is discharged from hospital so you can review their treatment.
Living with asthma
Medicines are only part of the treatment for asthma. Asthma also needs to be managed by dealing with the things that make it worse. Identifying and avoiding the things that trigger your child's asthma are an essential part of their overall treatment plan.
Keeping a diary to record anything that triggers your child's asthma can help you to discover a pattern. Frequent occurrence of the following may help identify the trigger.
* Low readings on your child's peak flow meter.
* Disturbed sleep because of coughing or wheezing.
* Missed school or social activities.
The older your child, the more he or she will be able to understand and participate in his/her own asthma management. With good preventative measures and appropriate treatment, most children with asthma lead completely normal lives.
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