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• What's a Bronchodilator? for Kids

  
  

  A person with asthma may need to take a medicine called a bronchodilator to open the airways, or bronchial tubes.

• 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.

• Asthma and Sports Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers and coaches need to know about student-athletes with asthma.

• Handling an Asthma Flare-Up for Kids

  
  

  How can you prepare for an asthma flare-up? Find out in this article for kids.

• Spirometry for Parents

  
  

  Spirometry measures how much and how quickly someone breathes in and out. It can help diagnose and monitor diseases that make it hard to breathe.

• 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.

• What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids

  
  

  Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.

• Coughing for Parents

  
  

  Coughs are a common symptom, but most aren't a sign of a serious condition. Learn about different coughs, how to help your child feel better, and when to call your doctor.

• Traveling and Asthma for Parents

  
  

  With some careful planning, kids with asthma can enjoy all the benefits of a trip away from home.

• Lungs and Respiratory System for Parents

  
  

  We need the respiratory system for breathing. Find out how it works.