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Children + asthma Children's asthma symptoms & risk factors Is your child one of the 411,000 Australians under the age of 15 who have asthma?? Several factors are associated with the likelihood of developing asthma in childhood: * a family history of asthma or allergies * premature birth or low birth weight * proximity to bushfires, mould, second-hand cigarette smoke. Did you know that not all children have obvious asthma symptoms? Because of this, all breathing symptoms are worth checking with your doctor, especially: * a persistent cough * wheezing Scan for more on children's asthma: * stomach "pumping" in and out when they breathe * "tugging" of skin around the neck « chest tightness * pain in the chest or tummy Before the cooler months end, cook up a feast with these vitamin, mineral and antioxidant-rich winter vegetables! Parsnips — Great source of fibre. Also notable for their vitamin C, B, E content, plus manganese, magnesium and potassium. Carrots — Famous source of beta carotene (converted to vitamin A in the body) and carotenoid antioxidants. Red cabbage - Its bright colour comes from anthocyanins, a key antioxidant. Also full of vitamins A, B, C, K, plus manganese and potassium. Sources: https://wwwchealthiine.com/nutrition/healthiest-winter-vegetables Winter veggies + their vitamins Parsley — Very hardy flavour-punch of vitamin Aand C, plus folate, iron, calcium, potassium. Remember! Revise your asthma action plan every six months or whenever symptoms change Teh Tite e Is your asthma action plan in place? Ask your GP about making a written asthma action plan. This plan details: * treatments and their proper use * symptom prevention and control * signs of worsening asthma * recognising and knowing how to react to an emergency + ...and more, for each person's individual situation. Does your child's school have a copy? If the asthma action plan is for your child, make sure their childcare, kindergarten or school has an updated copy and understand their role. Sources: 3 https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/asthma-in-childrer/ask-about-asthms-in-schools/ https//awencbetterhealth vic govau/health/conditionsanctreatments/asthmain-children https/wwebettethealth vic govau/health/conditionandtreatments/asthma-action-plans https//wwwbetterhealth vic govau/health/condtionsandreatments/asthma-school-and-child-care Kale — Serve up some vitamin A, C, B and K. Plus antioxidants, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium. Swiss chard — Low in calories and high in vitamin A, C and K, plus inflammation- reducing betalains. Brussel sprouts — A good source of vitamins A, B, C and K, as well as manganese and potassium 0 and fibre.
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