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Asthma (Topic Center) for Parents
Asthma keeps more kids home from school than any other chronic illness. Learn how to help your child manage the condition, stay healthy, and stay in school.
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Asthma and Sports Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers and coaches need to know about student-athletes with asthma.
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Handling an Asthma Flare-Up for Kids
How can you prepare for an asthma flare-up? Find out in this article for kids.
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Traveling and Asthma for Parents
With some careful planning, kids with asthma can enjoy all the benefits of a trip away from home.
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What Should I Do if My Friend Has an Asthma Flare-Up? for Teens
Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. Here's how to be prepared.
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CPR for Parents
Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. Done correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until medical personnel arrive.
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Asthma Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about asthma, and how to help students prevent and deal with flare-ups.
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Asthma (Topic Center) for Kids
Asthma means breathing problems. Find out what's going on in the lungs and how to stay healthy, if you have asthma.
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A to Z: Pneumonitis for Parents
In this illness, something a person inhales can cause irritation and swelling in the lungs. Learn more here.
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) for Parents
Meconium aspiration can happen before, during, or after labor and delivery when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Although it can be serious, most cases are not.