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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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Asthma for Parents


    Asthma is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Asthma, Attack for Parents


    Learn more about asthma attacks, when asthma symptoms suddenly become severe.

  • 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.

  • Can People With Asthma Play Sports? for Teens


    Sports and exercise are a good idea for people with asthma. But some activities are better than others. Find out more.