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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.
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When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma for Parents
If your child has asthma, find out when you need to go to the ER.
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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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A to Z: Asthma for Parents
Asthma is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing.
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Asthma Triggers for Parents
Triggers — things in the air, weather conditions, or activities — can cause asthma flare-ups. By knowing and avoiding triggers, you'll help lessen your child's asthma symptoms.
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A to Z: Asthma, Attack for Parents
Learn more about asthma attacks, when asthma symptoms suddenly become severe.
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My Asthma Inhaler Doesn't Help. What Can I Do? for Teens
It's very common for teens with asthma to need changes in their medicines, such as a higher dose.
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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.
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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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School and Asthma for Parents
Asthma flare-ups are the main reason kids with asthma miss school. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.