Asthma: What to Know
Asthma doesn't have to slow kids down. With the right care and daily management, your child can stay active and enjoy being a kid.
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Does My Child Have Asthma?
Find out about flare-ups
Learn about different types of coughs
What's a spirometry test?
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Asthma: How Can I Help My Child?
Learn how to manage asthma
Know about asthma triggers
Figure out your child's medicines
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What Should I Do Every Day?
Follow your child's asthma action plan
Printable action plan
Printable diary
How to use asthma devices
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How Asthma Affects the Airways
Watch what happens in the lungs when a person has asthma.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Allergies don't cause asthma. But when kids already have asthma, having allergies can sometimes make their asthma symptoms worse.
Learn how you can help
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The effect of skipping medicine depends on what kind of medicine it is.
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Some flare-ups are mild, but others can be life-threatening. Know how to spot them and deal with them right away.
See what to do
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Learning to swallow a pill takes practice. Teach your child at the right time and in the right way to make it a positive experience that builds your child's confidence.