Managing Pediatric Chronic Conditions: Support for Families and Children

Your pediatrician is an expert in children’s health, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, eczema, and more. As a parent, it can be reassuring to know you can turn to an expert for help. The pediatricians at All Children Pediatrics in Louisville, KY, provide comprehensive medical care for children, including the management of chronic medical conditions.

What You Need To Know About Chronic Pediatric Medical Conditions 

Let’s look at a few of the most common chronic medical conditions affecting children:

Allergies, cause a reaction when your child is exposed to an allergic substance, known as an allergen. An allergic reaction can be mild to severe, even life-threatening. Your pediatrician can help you manage your child’s allergies by providing:

• Allergy testing, so you can learn what substances cause an allergic reaction
• Allergy injections and immunotherapy
• Prescription-strength antihistamines and decongestants
• Strategies to minimize exposure to allergens in your home and environment

Asthma is a common condition affecting your child’s ability to breathe. An asthma attack can often be brought on by an allergic response. Your pediatrician can help you manage your child’s asthma by providing:

• Lung function testing, including spirometry, to determine the severity of your child’s asthma
• Long-term asthma control medications including inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, combination inhalers, and theophylline
• Quick-relief rescue medications including oral corticosteroids, short-acting beta-agonists, and ipratropium

Eczema, is an itchy skin condition that can be caused by immune system problems, genetic issues, or environmental issues. Your pediatrician can help you manage your child’s eczema by providing:

• Prescription topical creams to relieve itching
• Prescription-strength oral medications to control itching
• Antibiotics if symptoms are caused by a skin infection
• Oral or injectable anti-inflammatory medications
• Corticosteroid dressings to reduce skin inflammation
• Ultraviolet or natural light therapy to eliminate eczema patches

Want To Know More About Chronic Pediatric Medical Conditions?

Managing a chronic medical condition can be a challenge, but there is help and support from your pediatrician. To learn more about managing chronic pediatric medical conditions and how your pediatrician can help, call the pediatricians at All Children Pediatrics in Louisville, KY. You can reach them in the office by calling (502) 244-6373, so call today.