Vol. 29, No. 2
Treating cuts and scrapes
Skinned knees, elbows and other cuts are part of growing up. Here is a quick refresher on treatment from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the experts at Dayton Children’s:
• Wash small cuts with water until clean. Apply pressure to stop bleeding.
• Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a clean bandage.
• Call your doctor for large, deep or gaping cuts.
• Rinse scrapes with antiseptic soap or water.
Do not use detergents, alcohol or peroxide. Apply an antibiotic ointment and clean bandage.
Asthma symptoms may worsen in the spring
Children and teens with asthma may see their asthma symptoms worsen with the arrival of spring. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, frequent coughing and wheezing are symptoms of asthma and can be very scary, especially for children.
According to Gary Mueller, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, asthma is the leading serious chronic illness and the number-one diagnosis at Dayton Children’s.
Smoke, colds, rapid weather changes, pollution and allergies to mold, pollen, house dust, certain foods and animals can all trigger asthma episodes.
“Trigger avoidance measures and environment control can help to reduce asthmatic symptoms,” says Dr. Mueller.
Dr. Mueller offers tips for parents of children and teens with asthma:
- Identify and avoid the triggers that aggravate
or worsen asthma.
- Follow your doctor’s prescribed medical treatment.
- Provide extra fluids, especially during the summer and winter months.
- Learn to identify the early warning signs to prevent an episode from occurring or
becoming worse.
Early intervention and treatment for children with asthma is essential to helping them live a normal, healthy life.
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1 Go outside and enjoy the spring!
2 Fun - and safety - in the sun
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