No, it is the name of a common Respiratory virus; Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a contagious virus that is spread through the air from one person to another often from coughing, sneezing and from hands. It is a common cause of colds in winter and early spring and can affect all ages. It’s symptoms may look like a cold; fever,runny stuffy nose, red eyes, sore throat/ears, and other cold symptoms.

While atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is associated with asthma and other atopic disorders, it does not directly cause them, and people with atopic dermatitis do not always develop other atopic conditions. However, a link exists between eczema and asthma. One study found that 46% of boys and girls with asthma also had eczema.

It depends. Asthma usually gets much better in adolescence, so a child with mild asthma might have no symptoms as a teenager, and a child with serious asthma symptoms will have fewer problems as a teenager. However, in many cases the child's lungs may still be inflamed, as shown on lung function tests. In these cases, asthma may return in later life, usually in the 30's or 40's. Experts don't know why that is.

There are many reasons for a child to develop asthma. Sometimes it "runs in families" - similar to allergies and eczema. When children are exposed to second-hand smoke, they are more likely to develop asthma. Some studies show that certain viral infections in infancy (such as RSV) increase the risk of asthma later in life. The effect of irritants such as pollution, smoke and fumes, etc. is unclear, but some or all may cause a child to develop asthma.

If you are not a smoker the answer is: We don't know how to prevent asthma yet. If you are a smoker the answer is: YES. Smoking by parents or caregivers is definitely associated with asthma in children. Provide a smoke-free environment for your child (it is not enough to smoke outside).

While some children's asthma symptoms do seem to improve with time, most children with asthma do not outgrow it. Asthma attacks are triggered by a variety of things. It is important to learn what triggers your child's asthma as this may enable you to help prevent attacks. In children, the most common triggers are exposure to cigarette smoke, colds and infections, and environmental allergies (dust, pollens, pets).

Listed below are symptoms that could indicate your child is developing or has asthma. However, the diagnosis of asthma is done by a healthcare provider in three ways: medical history, physical exam and lung function test.

In terms of the environment, removing a "trigger" from the child's environment can often do wonders. For example, even though a child can survive the presence of a cat by inhaling steroids to control asthma, he or she would be far better off if the cat went to another home. Generally speaking, the more "triggers" you can remove, and the less medicine your child has to take as a result, the better he or she will be.

CRI is not aware of any published scientific research demonstrating a link between carpet and asthma or allergies. Look for green label carpets and cushions, plan for good ventilation during the installation process and plan for routine vacuuming with a green label vacuum. We are not aware that any particular product is better than any other.

Answer: Yes, the asthma inhaler is the only medication that can be kept with the student. All other medications must be kept in the office. The parent will still need to sign the Medication Administration Release Form in the office.

The most reliable method to keep track of your child's asthma is with a peak flow meter. Peak flow is a simple measure of lung function and it is an easy test your child can do at home daily. If your child's asthma is not well-controlled, her/his peak flow reading will likely be lower than expected. This test does not work for all ages or all children. You should check with your doctor to find out if peak flows are good for your child.

Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system. Asthma is a chronic state of hyper-responsiveness (when muscles in the airways constrict and narrow excessively in response to inhaled allergens or other irritants). Asthma is characterized by coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing. Asthma may be triggered by allergens or other, non-allergic stimuli, such as cold air or tobacco smoke.

Most people with RSV suffer moderate to severe cold-like symptoms. But in some cases, RSV can be more serious. It is estimated that the annual infant death rate due to RSV is 10 times greater than that of the flu, with up to 400 infant deaths from RSV each year in the U.S. Preemies and babies born with a heart or lung condition are at higher risk for severe RSV disease, which could lead to hospitalization or serious lung infections like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

RSV is respiratory syncytial (pronounced sin-SISH-ull) virus. It is a very contagious virus that commonly gives adults and older children the common cold, especially during the winter. Any cold could be due to RSV. There is no way to know if a person's cold is due to RSV or some other virus without doing a special test. Virtually all children catch RSV at least once by the time they are three years old.

It's a known fact that dog dander can trigger asthma symptoms and if your child has allergies, she may be more prone to this type of trigger. You may want to consider holding off for now just to be on the safe side. However, if you do choose to get a dog, there are things you can do to reduce the impact of pet dander. You might want to consider purchasing a short-haired dog, as they tend to shed less. Be sure to keep the dog off furniture, out of your car and out of your child's bedroom.

It's a known fact that cat allergens can trigger asthma symptoms, and if your child has allergies, she may be more prone to this type of trigger. Cats carry allergens in their saliva and urine. When they clean or lick themselves, their saliva dries on their hair and ultimately transfers to the air. If you do choose to get a cat, make sure to keep it out of your child's room. Also remember to keep litter boxes out of bedrooms and bathrooms that your child uses.

In Arizona, a study was conducted where researchers examined 344 families to see if asthma runs in families. When studying the relationship between genetics and anything, twins are excellent candidates for research. Identical twins have the same genetic makeup while fraternal twins (non identical) do not. In 1995 Sarafino and Goldfedder conducted research to prove that both genetics AND the environment play a role in the appearance of asthma. In this study 325 pairs of twins were examined.

Children's asthma symptoms are like children themselves: sometimes loud, sometimes quiet. Your child's "loud" symptoms are the more obvious ones you see and hear during an attack—wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest. quot;Quiet" symptoms are just as important to watch for. They include anxiety, unusual paleness or sweating, restlessness during sleep, and tiredness.

Your child's lungs are especially sensitive and are easily irritated by things in the air. Some common triggers,1 which include both irritants and allergens, are There are also times of year when your child may be more susceptible to viral triggers like cold and flu germs. During those times of the year, it may take a little more effort on your part to help keep your child's asthma under control.

It is normal for mothers-to-be to feel uneasy taking medications while pregnant. However, if a pregnant woman has asthma, it is especially important that her asthma is well- controlled not only for her own health but also for the health and development of her unborn child. If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, discuss your asthma with your doctor so your airways can be stabilized and appropriate medications prescribed.

Yes. Exercise is as important for people with asthma as it is for everyone else. There are many Olympic athletes who have well-controlled asthma, enabling them to participate in sports. Exercise is a non-inflammatory trigger. The key to exercise is to manage asthma with trigger avoidance and effective medication. If your child's ability to exercise is limited because of asthma, the asthma is probably not being managed properly and you should see the doctor.

No. Asthma medications are NOT ADDICTIVE and you don't have to keep taking more medications to get the same effect. However, the opposite may be true. If your child's asthma is not well-controlled, they may need more medication in the future due to permanent damage to the lungs.

Parents of children with asthma can contact the Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. The AAN/MA has support groups and chapters across the country.

Many kids with asthma have been in our programs and have done well. We will need a signed physical exam from his doctor indicating he can participate in Jump Start Leadership activities. If he is on medication, we will ask you to send enough medication for the entire length of the course he chooses to attend.

Swimming helps an asthmatic child through breathing the water vapour on the surface of the water. Dense air ease breathing and swimming helps to develop the child physically without much stress on his lungs.

Yes, every camp week we have registered nurses/medical staff on duty to assist your camper with any medical needs he/she might have.