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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.
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Asthma Glossary for Parents
A glossary of terms for parents of kids and teens with asthma.
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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.
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A to Z: Asthma, Cough Variant for Parents
People with this type of asthma have a cough but no wheezing. Learn more about it here.
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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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How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Teens
Two different types of medicines are used to treat asthma. Read about how they work, and why people might need to take them.
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Bronchitis for Parents
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. When a person has bronchitis, it may be harder for air to pass in and out of the lungs.
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Asthma for Teens
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. Learn all about asthma here.
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Lungs & Respiratory System Glossary for Kids
A glossary of terms for kids who want to learn about the lungs and respiratory system.
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How Can I Deal With My Asthma? for Teens
Asthma is more common these days than it used to be. The good news is it's also a lot easier to manage and control.