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• How to Prevent Asthma Flare-Ups (Video)

  An asthma flare-up (or asthma attack) is when asthma symptoms get worse, making kids wheeze, cough, or be short of breath. An asthma flare-up can happen even when asthma is controlled. Asthma flare-ups can be handled, but it's even better if you can prevent them from happening.

• Secondhand Smoke

  Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is hazardous to our health. Find out what you can do about it.

• Smoking and Asthma

  Being a smoker is an obvious risk for kids and teens with asthma, but just being around people who smoke - and breathing in secondhand smoke - can cause problems, too.

• Dealing With Triggers: Cockroaches

  Find out how to limit exposure to cockroaches if they make your child's asthma or allergies worse.

• Dealing With Triggers: Dust Mites

  If dust mites make your child's asthma or allergies worse, here's how to limit exposure to them.

• Dealing With Triggers: Irritants

  If strong scents, smoke, and smog make your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit contact with these irritants.

• Dealing With Triggers: Mold

  If mold makes your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit exposure to it.

• Dealing With Triggers: Pollen

  If pollen makes your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit exposure it.

• Exercise-Induced Asthma

  Many kids with asthma have symptoms when they exercise. But with careful management, they usually can do anything their peers can do.