What to do if your child has an asthma attack at night

Children with nighttime asthma attacks should first be removed from the allergen, then quickly take antispasmodic and asthma medication, and in severe cases, immediately go to the hospital for treatment. Nocturnal vagus nerve excitation, resulting in shallow breathing, bronchospasm, and increased glandular secretion all contribute to the susceptibility of asthma to attack or exacerbation at night. When there are no extrinsic allergens, beta agonists or glucocorticoids such as salbutamol aerosol and fluticasone propionate aerosol should be given immediately. If home medical equipment is available at home, e.g. budesonide nebulization should be given as soon as possible, and in severe cases a hospital visit should be made as soon as possible. If the child’s breathing is weak, back pats should be given from the bottom up to help the child expel phlegm and prevent choking. During the day, care should be taken not to expose the child to allergens to prevent asthma from occurring. It is also important to keep the air clear at night and to have the necessary antispasmodic and asthma medication at home to prevent emergencies. If the situation is critical, seek medical attention immediately after using the medication.