Children diagnosed with asthma can grow up to lead a normal life provided they receive proper medical attention and adhere to the treatment regimen, said doctors who spoke at the webinar organised by The Hindu as part of its Wellness Series on Sunday.
In the webinar on the topic ‘Asthma in Children — All You Need to Know’, organised in collaboration with Naruvi Hospitals, Vijaya Kumar, consultant, paediatric pulmonology and intensive care at the hospital, said around 7% to 9% of asthma cases remained undiagnosed in the country.
He, however, stressed on the caution needed to not misdiagnose other respiratory illnesses among children as cases of asthma. He spoke on the need to not be apprehensive about the use of inhalers if their use is recommended by doctors.
