Asthma is a disease that makes it hard to breathe. Learn more.

• Asthma (Topic Center)
• Air Pollution and Asthma
• Allergy Shots
• Asthma Factsheet (for Schools)
• Asthma Flare-Ups
• Asthma Medicines
• Asthma Triggers
• Asthma and Sports Factsheet (for Schools)
• Asthma: Parents Talk (Video)
• Can Kids and Teens With Asthma Play Sports?
• Can the Weather Affect My Child's Asthma?
• Dealing With Triggers: Cockroaches
• Dealing With Triggers: Dust Mites
• Dealing With Triggers: Irritants
• Dealing With Triggers: Mold
• Dealing With Triggers: Pets
• Dealing With Triggers: Pollen
• Definition: Exercise-Induced Asthma
• Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
• Exercise-Induced Asthma
• How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer?
• How to Handle Asthma Flare-Ups
• If My Baby Is Wheezing, Could it Be Asthma?
• Inflammation
• Managing Asthma
• Protecting Your Family From Wildfire Smoke Air Pollution
• School and Asthma
• Smoking and Asthma
• Traveling and Asthma
• What Are Nebulizers and Inhalers?
• What Happens in an Asthma Flare-Up? (Video)
• What Is Asthma?
• What if Kids Don't Take Their Asthma Medicine?
• What's an Asthma Action Plan?
• When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma

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

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