Community Pediatric Asthma Service

Might not be Asthma?

Children with asthma can have other symptoms that may be
unrelated to asthma or could be making asthma worse.
In some situations, the person may not even have asthma.

Allergies

It is easy to confuse asthma and allergies. Be sure you know the difference and are treating each one to get the best result.

Asthma or Allergies?

Habit Cough

Consider habit cough, when cough is the main symptom during waking hours, even with treatment.

Habit Cough Video

Dysfunctional Breathing

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is a common cause of shortness of breath. Click on the resource below to learn more

More about Dysfunctional Breathing, Vocalizing with Ease
What is Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO)? American Thoracic Society
Adventures in Voice Breathing and Stretching, Speech and Language Therapy, Alberta Health Services
What is Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion? (PVFM), Calgary Voice Program, Alberta Health Services

Habit Cough Video

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

When you take a breath and your vocal cords CLOSE instead of open, it’s harder to get air in and out of your lungs. This is known as VCD.

Watch this video to learn about VCD
VCD Patient Package

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) happens when your vocal cords are closing together when you breathe in. What does it feel like? What is the difference between asthma and IOL? What triggers ILO?

Click here to learn more about ILO from the Lancaster Teaching Hospital

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