Amid the growing concerns surrounding the declining health of children under five in the UK, a critical and often overlooked aspect is the profound mental health toll on those grappling with long-term respiratory conditions, specifically asthma.
For many children dealing with persistent respiratory conditions, the struggle extends beyond the physical.
The fear of triggering respiratory flare-ups often leads these young individuals to abstain from everyday activities, living in constant fear of not being able to breathe.
“They’re reluctant to do these things because they’re afraid that their condition will flare-up; in acute cases, they’re literally living in fear of not being able to breathe,” notes Dr Ameera Patel, CEO of TidalSense.
Diagnosing long-term respiratory conditions in children is notably challenging, primarily due to the lack of applicable diagnostic testing.
