Is there a permanent cure for Childhood Asthma ?

Unfortunately there is no cure for Asthma in any age group. But there are things which have been observed:

1. Many children under the age of 5 years have what we call as Viral Induced Wheeze, they need treatment similar to Asthma but they can grow out of their symptoms.

2. Some children and people can grow out of their symptoms. Some times these symptoms return back later in life.

3. If there is any known specific Trigger factor for Asthma symptoms, and one can get away from trigger. This may help to get one symptom free.

4. Having clear plan and following the plan, can help to keep the symptoms under control and child can have normal life..

5. If there is definite allergy, there may be possibility of treating the allergy with "Desensitisation" then one can grow out of Asthma Symptoms.

Please do follow advise of professional healthcare/experts.

Is Passive Smoking Harmful for Children?

Passive smoking is also called Second Hand Smoke.

• Despite very well known facts, still there is wide misunderstanding that passive smoking does not affect health.

• There is a misunderstanding that smoking outside house does not cause any harm.

• There are several studies which provides substantial evidence that passive smoking is harmful to everyone who get exposed to smoke.

• Children's body is immature and hence at more risk of effects of toxins from the Smoke.

The Problems it is known to cause:

• Breathing problems like Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia, worsening of Asthma Symptoms.

• Passive Smoking is a known risk factor in Sudden Infant Death also called SIDS.

• They are at increased risk of allergies.

• It is known to affect the attention and their learning.

There are several studies which provides the evidence of impact of Passive Smoking on Health. You can access the WHO study in the link-

Please Seek Help to Give Up Smoking in the best interest of your own and children's health.

Vaping (eCigarette) : The more we know about it, it is equally harmful as Cigarette smoking.