Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma: when the airways come into contact with allergens, they narrow, swell and produce excess mucus. The large majority of childhood asthma has an allergic basis and is often accompanied by a family history of allergy and by eczema or allergic rhinitis in the child ("the allergic march").

Symptoms

  • Recurrent attacks of wheezing and shortness of breath
  • Dry cough that worsens at night/toward morning
  • Tiring quickly and coughing while running and playing
  • Complaints that become more pronounced in the spring months or in dusty environments

Common Triggers

House dust mites, pollen, mold spores, cat and dog hair, cigarette smoke, air pollution and viral infections. In regions like Gaziantep, where the pollen load rises in spring, seasonal flare-ups are typical.

Diagnosis

A detailed history and physical examination are essential; in cases where it is needed, allergy tests are performed, and a pulmonary function test is done at school age. Our clinic offers a pediatric allergy evaluation service.

Treatment

  1. Trigger control: Mite measures (washable bedding, reducing soft toys), window management during pollen season, and a strictly smoke-free home
  2. Reliever medications: Bronchodilators during an attack
  3. Controller medications: Regular preventive treatment for those who have frequent attacks — the dose is adjusted under a doctor's follow-up and should not be stopped on one's own

With the right treatment, asthma is brought under control; the child lives without restricting sport and play.

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This article is for general informational purposes only; it does not replace diagnosis and treatment. For concerns about your child's health, always consult a pediatric specialist.

Uzm. Dr. Hasan Keleş — Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist, Gaziantep