Pediatric Asthma Products

Asthma is the most common chronic condition that children face. This lung disease makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs, causing wheezing and difficulty breathing, as well as episodes that result in a narrowed airway. This can be due to swelling of the airway lining, tightening of the muscle around the airway, or increased mucus secretion. Asthma also makes patients susceptible to certain stimuli, known as "triggers," and these can particularly affect vulnerable children.

Asthma triggers may include:

• Respiratory infections such as colds or flus.
• Allergic reactions, especially to allergens that can be breathed in.
• Cigarette smoke.
• Air pollutants, both indoors and outdoors.
• Sudden temperature changes or cold air exposure.
• Exercise.
• Excitement or stress.

The Facts About Childhood Asthma

There's a good chance you raise or know a child affected by asthma. Its prevalence is remarkable:

• Approximately 6.1 million children under 18 have asthma, and 3.5 million had an asthma attack or episode in 2016.
• Nearly 14 million lost school days a year are attributed to asthma.
• Asthma accounts for over 600,000 hospital visits a year in children under 15.
• The direct healthcare cost for asthma is over $50 billion dollars.

It's likely that your child with asthma will need regular medication or treatment which will require administration in home, school, or other non-medical settings. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of some of our pediatric asthma products to make the experience more comfortable and convenient for you and your child.

Pediatric Asthma Products

1. Pediatric LEGO Nebulizer Machine Compressor with Building Blocks

Sitting for a nebulizer treatment isn't fun for young children, who are prone to restlessness. A nebulizer is a breathing machine that uses an aerosol compressor to turn medication into a mist that can be inhaled directly into the respiratory system, and while this is useful and effective, it can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. That's a long time for a young child to be sitting still and wearing an intimidating mouthpiece. This Pediatric LEGO Nebulizer comes with a set of building blocks and has a top surface your child can connect them to, which both makes the nebulizer more friendly and the time pass more quickly.

2. Sami the Seal Pediatric Nebulizer Machine

Nebulizers can be scary for a young child. Sitting still can create restlessness and nervous energy on its own, but the noisiness of the machine combined with having to wear a mask can be a frightening prospect for children. This is especially the case if no one else in your family or child's friend group has to use a nebulizer; an unfamiliar machine without a parent or sibling to model its use is alienating. Among the best ways to make the experience less intimidating for a child is to use a machine with a fun, inviting design like this Sami the Seal nebulizer. It even comes with a Tucker Turtle aerosol mask to make the mouthpiece feel friendly as well.

Also available:

• Digger Dog Pediatric Nebulizer Machine
• Express Train Pediatric Nebulizer Machine
• Jo Jo Jellyfish Pediatric Nebulizer Machine
• Margo Moo Cow Nebulizer Machine
• Nic the Dragon Pediatric Aerosol Mask
• Pediatric Asthma Starter Kit with Treatment Supplies
• Pediatric Fire Truck Nebulizer Machine
• Pediatric Penguin Nebulizer Machine

3. Digger the Dog Steam Inhaler

Steam inhalation is one of the most common remedies for respiratory issues, especially the allergies, colds, and sinus infections that often accompany asthma. Moist, warm steam can ease irritation and swollen blood vessels in nasal passageways, allowing for easier breathing and thinning the mucus that may be blocking the airways. If your child has congestion issues related to allergies or respiratory infections, a pediatric steam inhaler with a friendly design may be just what they need! This fun Digger the Dog inhaler delivers vapor treatment in under 9 minutes and comes in a compact, lightweight design for easy use and transportation. Also available in Margo Moo Cow.

4. Acapella DM Vibratory Pediatric PEP Device

Many patients with asthma have excessive secretions of mucus that block the airways. These can be difficult to get rid of, as mucus helps our body trap pathogens and acts almost like an adhesive. Children with respiratory issues may not have the lung power to expel secretions by coughing alone, making the Acapella a great choice to aid the process. It utilizes an airway clearance technique known as vibratory PEP (positive expiratory pressure) to loosen and mobilize secretions in half the time and with increased comfort over traditional CPT (chest physiotherapy). It's easy and convenient to use, carry, and clean, making it the ideal choice for a child patient in need of bronchial therapy.