| But the asthma nurse at her family medical practice encouraged her to let her children run around and exercise.
“Ciaran (4) and Eoghan (6) are both asthmatic and attend the asthma clinics at Westgate,” Mrs McNally said.
“I remember having the conversation with one of the asthma nurses. I was a bit worried. They are forever running around and climbing and things.
“I said I was sometimes worried they were overdoing it, but she said encourage them to be as active as they possibly can.
“She said, ‘They will let you know if they are not coping’. I think there are a lot of parents quite confused about what you should and should not do.”
Mrs McNally said her asthma nurse has proved to be absolutely correct and her children were able to enjoy sports “and don’t know when to stop”.
Her four-year-old approaches his nursery teachers and asks for his “puffer” when he gets in to difficulties.
“Ciaran had to have his inhalers at the nursery the other day but he went to the staff and said ‘Can I have my puffer’,” Mrs McNally said. “It’s not a case of the adults around him having to keep checking. He will go to them.”
The boys participate in lots of physical activities and Eoghan is already proving to be sporty.
“They both go to swimming lessons and Eoghan plays football every week,” Mrs McNally said.
“He even came first in a fun run in June.” |
