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  • Asthma Medicines for Parents


    Asthma medicine comes in two main types: quick-relief and long-term control medicines. Even if a child takes a long-term control medicine regularly, quick-relief medicine is still needed to handle flare-ups.

  • Protecting Your Family From Wildfire Smoke Air Pollution for Parents


    Wildfires are becoming more common due to changes in the environment. These tips can help you be ready when wildfires happen or the air quality is poor in your area.

  • What's an Asthma Action Plan? for Parents


    Find out how this written plan can help you care for your child with asthma.

  • Telehealth and Your Child for Parents


    Telehealth is changing health care. Find out how things like video doctor visits can benefit you and your family.

  • Smoking and Asthma for Parents


    Being a smoker is an obvious risk for kids and teens with asthma, but just being around people who smoke can cause problems too.

  • Intussusception for Parents


    Intussusception is the most common cause of bowel blockages in very young children. Quick treatment can help them recover without lasting problems.

  • Choking for Parents


    Choking is an emergency, so it's important to recognize the signs of choking and know what to do if happens.

  • What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? for Parents


    PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.

  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Kids


    Kids who have asthma need to take medicine. But what kind of medicine do they take and what does it do? Let's find out.

  • Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage for Parents


    Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.