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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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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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
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Talking About Asthma
Talking about health with kids helps them learn. Even young kids can play a role in
their asthma care.
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School-Age Kids
Older kids love to learn about how the body works. They can watch our video to learn more about lungs and breathing. Plus, we have an asthma site 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.
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How Asthma Affects the Airways
Watch what happens in the lungs during an asthma flare-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
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: 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?
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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