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Treating asthma is a dynamic process, the goal being controlled asthma, which interferes with your life to the smallest extent possible. In the quest to control asthma, medications are also important. The best approach is referred to as “step therapy,” which means searching for the correct level and combination of medications to keep your child’s asthma in control. Remember, when control is achieved you will need rescue medicine twice a week or less; nighttime asthma symptoms occur fewer than two times a month, and you will use fewer than two canisters of rescue inhaler in a given year.
Thinking back to childhood, I still have great affection for my physician, Dr. Judge. Visits to him never seemed rushed. He always carefully listened to my mother (and me), performed an unhurried physical examination, and patiently explained the diagnosis and treatment to us in his quiet office, which was attached to his family home. He was always kind and respectful. His only employee was a registered nurse, Janet, who always wore a clean, white, crisply starched uniform and cap.
Historically, asthma has been looked upon as a disease of weakness. Sadly, this misunderstanding persists today among some people. This belief is a myth. Asthma is a chronic illness of the lungs. One need not look very far to find examples of strong leaders, athletes and others vigorous individuals who have been afflicted with asthma and yet excelled in their lives.
Come with me on a journey into the life of a young child with asthma: Feel what they feel when their asthma strikes.
I think anyone can benefit from some quiet time alone. But this is especially true for a mom. We are all running full speed from the time the sun comes up until we crash on the pillow very late at night. There is an admitted chaos in the day of every family. While this is normal, it's also unfortunate since quieting the mind can be very beneficial.
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