Are you looking for a way to cure infant asthma? Does your baby show the worrying signs and symptoms of asthma such as grunting and wheezing at night? Asthma can only officially be diagnosed at the age of 2 years however, this does not mean it does not exist in the young baby. If you have a family history of hay fever, food intolerance, asthma or eczema that your baby may be predisposed to developing asthma.

Infant asthma does not have the same causative factors as childhood or adult asthma. Most of the time, allergies do not play a huge role in infant asthma. In babies, the developing immune system and respiratory system can cause them to be more susceptible to respiratory infections such as bronchitis. The symptoms however are similar as those of an asthmatic child.

So are there any ways to cure infant asthma without resorting to steroids and drugs? Here is a list of some tips that can help your child’s asthma.

-Vitamin C has been shown to be deficient in many children suffering from asthma. If your child is old enough, a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended. Read the rest of this entry »