Allergies and Asthma in Children
Allergies and Asthma in Children ( 15 Questions)
Which of the following triggers should the nurse include in the response?
Exposure to allergens and respiratory infections are common triggers for asthma symptoms in children. Allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander, can trigger allergic reactions in the airways, leading to asthma symptoms. Respiratory infections, like the common cold or flu, can exacerbate asthma by causing airway inflammation and increased mucus production. These triggers can lead to bronchoconstriction and worsen asthma symptoms in children.
Consumption of certain foods and insect venom is not a common trigger for asthma symptoms in children. While food allergies can lead to allergic reactions, they typically manifest as gastrointestinal or skin symptoms rather than respiratory issues. Insect venom may cause anaphylactic reactions but is not a common cause of asthma symptoms.
Playing outdoors and engaging in physical activities are not common triggers for asthma symptoms in children. Physical activity can induce exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in some children with asthma, but this is different from the common triggers mentioned in choice A. Being active is essential for overall health, and children with asthma can participate in sports with appropriate management.
Exposure to excessive sunlight and hot weather is not a common trigger for asthma symptoms in children. Asthma symptoms are typically worsened by cold, dry air, which can lead to airway constriction. Hot weather and sunlight do not directly contribute to asthma exacerbations.
Choice A rationale:
Exposure to allergens and respiratory infections are common triggers for asthma symptoms in children.
Allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander, can trigger allergic reactions in the airways, leading to asthma symptoms.
Respiratory infections, like the common cold or flu, can exacerbate asthma by causing airway inflammation and increased mucus production.
These triggers can lead to bronchoconstriction and worsen asthma symptoms in children.
Choice B rationale:
Consumption of certain foods and insect venom is not a common trigger for asthma symptoms in children.
While food allergies can lead to allergic reactions, they typically manifest as gastrointestinal or skin symptoms rather than respiratory issues.
Insect venom may cause anaphylactic reactions but is not a common cause of asthma symptoms.
Choice C rationale:
Playing outdoors and engaging in physical activities are not common triggers for asthma symptoms in children.
Physical activity can induce exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in some children with asthma, but this is different from the common triggers mentioned in choice A.
Being active is essential for overall health, and children with asthma can participate in sports with appropriate management.
Choice D rationale:
Exposure to excessive sunlight and hot weather is not a common trigger for asthma symptoms in children.
Asthma symptoms are typically worsened by cold, dry air, which can lead to airway constriction.
Hot weather and sunlight do not directly contribute to asthma exacerbations.