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Asthma (Topic Center)

Asthma

If you have asthma, you're not alone. Lots of kids have it — and lots take medicine to breathe better.

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What's an Asthma Flare-Up?

You can learn to handle asthma flare-ups. Find out how to tell if a flare-up is coming, and how to prevent them.

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What Should You Do?

Follow your asthma action plan
What Can Trigger a Flare-Up?

"Trigger" is a word for something that brings on an asthma flare-up.

Learn about triggers

Make your house asthma-safe

Do Allergies Cause Asthma?

When you already have asthma, having allergies can sometimes make it worse.

Find out why
How Do Asthma Medicines Work?

Taking medicine helps control asthma. Find out what they do and how you take them.

How asthma medicines work
How to Use Asthma Devices

What's the difference between a nebulizer and an inhaler?

Find out how to use your asthma treatments here.

Living With Asthma

Yes! Being active is a good idea. It helps your lungs get stronger, so they work better.

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Your care team will help you figure out if weather makes your asthma worse.

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Some kids with asthma can have pets — it depends on the pet and the person's asthma.

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Be sure teachers and school nurses have your asthma action plan so they know what to do.

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If family or friends smoke around you, tell them it makes your asthma worse.

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When the air pollution is high, it's best to stay inside and run the air conditioning if you can.

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What Do These Words Mean?

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.