Asthma in children

Pediatric asthma; Asthma - pediatric; Wheezing - asthma - children

Asthma is a disease that causes the airways to swell and get narrow. It leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

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<strong>Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series</strong><p>The small intestine is basically a long tube through which digested food passes.</p>

<strong>Indications, part 1</strong><p>Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children. It occurs when a segment of small bowel telescopes on itself, thus causing swelling, obstruction, and eventually intestinal gangrene.</p>

<strong>Indications, part 2</strong><p>Intussusception is suspected if the child has experienced sudden, severe abdominal pain, blood and mucous in the stool, and vomiting. Abdominal X-rays are usually taken to confirm the diagnosis. A barium enema may be used for diagnosis. Barium, a heavy, radio-opaque dye, is administered through the rectum, fills the bowel, and allows for visualization of the bowel by x-rays. This procedure is sometimes successful in correcting the problem - the weight of the barium itself in the bowel frequently reduces the telescoped bowel. If intussusception is diagnosed and not corrected by barium enema, surgery is necessary IMMEDIATELY to prevent complications such as obstruction, gangrenous bowel and peritonitis.</p>

<strong>Incision</strong><p>While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen, usually in the midline. The bowel obstruction site is located, the obstruction is relieved, and the bowel is examined for injury. Injured sections are removed and the healthy ends of the bowel are either stitched together or brought out onto the abdomen temporarily (colostomy).</p>

<strong>Aftercare</strong><p>Generally, patients are able to go home within 5 to 10 days after surgery, depending on how long it takes the intestines to recover from the surgical procedure.</p>

Physical activity - preventive medicine
Physical activity contributes to health by reducing the heart rate, decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and reducing the amount of bone loss that is associated with age and osteoporosis. Physical activity also helps the body use calories more efficiently, thereby helping in weight loss and maintenance. It can increase basal metabolic rate, reduces appetite, and helps in the reduction of body fat.
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The scope of practice for osteopathic physicians includes diagnostic and therapeutic techniques (including musculoskeletal manipulations as well as prescriptions and other therapies) and preventive measures.
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Asthma in children

Pediatric asthma; Asthma - pediatric; Wheezing - asthma - children

Asthma is a disease that causes the airways to swell and get narrow. It leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

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Asthma in children

Pediatric asthma; Asthma - pediatric; Wheezing - asthma - children

Asthma is a disease that causes the airways to swell and get narrow. It leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Read Full Article

The Basics

Self Care

Review Date: 5/20/2018

Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Internal review and update on 04/15/2019 by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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Asthma in children

The Basics

Self Care

Physical activity - preventive medicine

Physical activity - preventive medicine

Osteopathic medicine

Osteopathic medicine

Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series

Physical activity - preventive medicine

Physical activity - preventive medicine

Osteopathic medicine

Osteopathic medicine

Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series

Asthma in children

The Basics

Self Care

Asthma in children

The Basics

Self Care