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- $Title{Can Punishment Bring on Asthma Attacks?}
- $Subject{asthma child discipline Respiratory System pulmonary Punishment
- Attack Attacks wheezing stress frustrating frightening upsetting emotional
- asthmatic asthmatics disciplinary wheeze frustrated frightened upset}
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- Can Punishment Bring on Asthma Attacks?
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- QUESTION: I'm having a lot of trouble disciplining my asthmatic daughter.
- Every time she is being punished, she begins wheezing, and I'm afraid she'll
- have a full blown attack, so I let her get away with what she's done. Does
- the stress of punishment actually bring on asthma attacks? What can I do? My
- other children get jealous because Nancy gets away with so much.
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- ANSWER: It's true that any extremely frustrating, frightening or upsetting
- situation may trigger some wheezing in the asthmatic child. But discipline is
- essential for any child. Start by having a good heart to heart chat with
- Nancy. Explain that you love her, but that everyone, including children, must
- live by certain rules. When we don't, we must accept the consequences.
- Many asthmatic children suffer from added emotional problems. They may
- be afraid of dying. They often suffer from feelings of inferiority because
- they can't compete in some activities or because of repeated absences from
- school. These emotional problems may lead to depression.
- If you can't regain control of the discipline problem, I strongly suggest
- seeing a psychologist or social worker to help you and Nancy. Also, check to
- make sure that your daughter is taking her medication when she is being
- corrected. Some children purposely skip medication while "grounded", knowing
- full well it'll spur symptoms. It's their way of getting back at concerned
- parents.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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