Little Nosey Ones

An asthma attack can be a daunting experience even for those with prior experience. Potential signs of an imminent attack can include shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, coughing, and wheezing. These are potential tell-tale signs of what is asthma attack. These are also signs that you need to whip out the inhaler right away to relieve these symptoms. Asthma attacks can occur anywhere, at any time, without any warning. It is therefore important for sufferers always carry or have their medications nearby. Asthma attacks can generally be classified as either Mild or Severe. A mild attack is usually more common than a severe one. In a mild attack, the symptoms usually goes away within a few minutes or within a few hours after receiving treatment. On the other hand, severe asthma attacks last longer and immediate medical attention is needed. As a suffer or caregiver, you need to recognise the symptoms and treat mild symptoms of an asthma attack in order to prevent a sev...

Asthma is a disease resulting from chronic inflammation of the airways. It is estimated to affect 20 per cent of children in Singapore. Common symptoms of asthma are recurrent wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough. Asthma Triggers and Prevention/ Avoidance Tips Asthma symptoms may be triggered by different factors, ranging from external factors such as airborne pollutants/irritants (e.g. haze, tobacco smoke) and allergens (e.g. house dust mites, animal dander) to physical activity and emotional factors (e.g. anxiety, stress). There is at present no known cure for asthma but with appropriate treatment, most children with asthma can lead normal lives. Common triggers and suggestions to avoid them are: Viral infections : Build up a healthy immune system with balanced nutrition, good sleep and regular exercise/physical activity. Basic hygiene practices e.g. hand washing. Influenza vaccination. Tobacco smoke: Smoking cessation for smok...

As toddlers gain mobility and are more confident of their surroundings, their inquisitive minds will lead them on a search for more interesting and fun things around the house. Learning through discovery is encouraged but do bear in mind that the environment that they are going to be exploring in is safe for them. Did you know that your common furniture can be safety hazards for the little ones in the home as well? As adults, we might not have second thoughts on how certain furniture are position around the house. However, to the curious toddlers, these are potential minefields that can injure them and we need to be able to identify and remove the “threats” promptly. Cabinets and Shelving Do you have any cabinets, shelving, racks or drawers that is over 60cm in height ? Well, it is recommended that you properly secure them to a fixed surface such as a wall. To prevent them from toppling over. Place heavier things at, or near the bottom of these cabinets. Placing ...