Asthma Center
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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How Do I Control It?
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
Talk to Your Child
Talking about health with kids helps them learn. Even young kids can start playing a role in their asthma care, setting the foundation for good habits later.
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Little Kids
Help little kids find out how their lungs work by watching this video together. As they learn, kids are better able to let you know when asthma flares up. This can help them feel more at ease.
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School-Age Kids
Older kids love to learn about how the body works. Share the video below, as well as this asthma mini-site created just for kids.
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Teens
From sports to school, teens spend a lot of time away from your watchful eye. Share the link below to remind teens how daily routines help them manage asthma.
Frequently Asked Questions
During the coronavirus pandemic, it's especially important to help protect kids with asthma from having flare-ups. Keep taking care of your child's asthma. This keeps your child's lungs healthy. That way, if an infection happens, it will be easier for your child to get better.
Asthma Words to Know
- Definition: Airway Obstruction
- Definition: Allergen
- Definition: Allergy-Triggered Asthma
- Definition: Animal Dander
- Definition: Asthma
- Definition: Asthma Action Plan
- Definition: Asthma Flare-Up
- Definition: Bronchial Tubes
- Definition: Bronchoconstriction
- Definition: Bronchodilator
- Definition: Corticosteroids
- Definition: Cough
- Definition: Dust Mites
- Definition: Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Definition: Histamine
- Definition: Immunoglobulin (IgE)
- Definition: Immunotherapy
- Definition: Inhaler
- Definition: Long-Term Control Medicines
- Definition: Lung Function Tests
- Definition: Nebulizer
- Definition: Pollen
- Definition: Quick-Relief Medicines
- Definition: Retractions
- Definition: Spacer
- Definition: Spirometer
- Definition: Sulfites
- Definition: Triggers
- Definition: Wheezing
- What's a Peak Flow Meter?
- What's an Asthma Action Plan?