Your Child's Asthma
If your child has asthma, it's something you think about every day. But it is not something you need to worry about every day. Asthma can be controlled and your child can live an active carefree life.
Here is what you should expect when you have your child's asthma under control, your child should...
- Be symptom-free all or most of the time
- Enjoy being physically active without having asthma symptoms
- Not miss school or daycare because of asthma symptoms
- Sleep through the night without asthma symptoms
If your child needs to use his/her albuterol inhaler-sometimes called a "rescue" or "quick relief" inhaler-more than twice a week to treat asthma symptoms (except to prevent symptoms triggered by exercise), it may mean that his/her asthma is poorly controlled.
Read what the nationally recognized pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, says about asthma (click here) and the tips he offers for managing the disease with your child from the downloadable brochure Asthma Control Made Simple: A guide for you and your child. Take the Asthma Control Test with your child to assess your child's level of asthma control, and discuss the results with your child's healthcare professional.
You'll be pleased to know that today's preventative medications, when taken as prescribed, help most children with asthma breathe easy and lead a more normal life that includes all the daily activities children enjoy.
In This Section:
Your Child Depends on You
Get some practical tips for caring for your child with asthma.
Understanding Asthma
What happens in the body and how do medications help control symptoms?
Asthma Reference Guide
Review important points about asthma and how to prevent attacks.
Additional Resources
Access additional resources for more information regarding asthma in children.
Dr. Sears
A note from pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears about asthma.