Childhood Asthma

Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition where narrowing of the passages from the lungs to
the nose and mouth leads to difficulty breathing. These changes commonly occur in
response to changes in the environment including weather, allergens, foods, or respiratory
infections.
Asthma is the number one chronic illness among children and is the most
common cause of hospitalization for children under 15 years old.
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system commonly found in children. Asthma is a leading cause of chronic disease, and school absenteeism.
In people with asthma, the…