Asthma and Allergic Reactions: Recognizing and Responding Effectively

GA Pediatricians Explain Asthma, Allergies

Four pediatric medical doctors at Johns Creek Pediatrics, with locations in Suwanee & Cumming, GA, see children daily asthma & allergy problems, in addition to well-child checkups and sick visits.

Our experienced, skilled, licensed doctors and their highly qualified staff are devoted to the highest quality childcare possible. Our doctors are here today to explain asthma and allergic reactions.

Asthma, Allergies, Recognizing and Responding Effectively

What is Asthma?

Asthma develops in childhood or adulthood and is a chronic condition with no cure. When your child breathes in an allergen, they are allergic to the soft tissues in the airways, become swollen and inflamed, and fill with mucus, making breathing difficult for the child.

We can help you and your child treat and manage asthma's scary symptoms so that symptoms are infrequent or non-existent. Your child can live life fully and not miss out on activities. 

Allergies

The list of possible allergens is extensive from foods, the ingredients put into our foods, and environmental substances like pet dander, grass, pollens, molds, mildew, bugs, and much more. Children with allergies may or may not develop asthma. We can do comfortable allergy testing to determine what your child is allergic to after they reach the age of five. 

Recognizing Allergy Signs and Symptoms

Allergy symptoms are not limited to the few mentioned below and range from mild to life-threatening, external and internal, localized, or widespread. 

• Itching, skin hives
• Red skin rash
• Nausea, vomiting
• Swelling of the mouth, throat, tongue, face
• Runny, stuffy nose
• Itchy nose, eyes
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
• Fever
• Shock, death

Immediate Response

A prescribed rescue inhaler immediately opens an inflamed airway, making breathing possible. Your child may have a severe allergy, for example, to bee stings and risk going into shock if stung, so they must avoid bee stings but also carry an epi-pen.

Your child may need daily medication to control asthma and allergies. Your child could be bothered year-round or seasonally. Johns Creek Pediatrics in Suwanee & Cumming, GA, explains that asthma & allergy symptoms need immediate attention from family members, friends, teachers, and coaches. Your child must have the necessary medication when needed.  

Your child must have immediate medical help for allergies or asthma attacks. Managing both diagnoses is essential to living life to its fullest. We can help.

We Treat Childhood Asthma and Allergies

Call any of our four pediatrician doctors at Johns Creek Pediatrics in Suwanee & Cumming, GA, for your child's asthma & allergy problems at (770) 814-1160, and schedule a consultation appointment. We see children daily for well-child and sick-child visits. We want to meet you and your child and ensure they receive the highest quality of childcare.