Asthma in Children 

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 

Also called: Childhood asthma 

Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways - the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs - to 

become sore and swollen. In the United States, about 20 million people have asthma. Nearly 9 million of them 

are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma especially serious for them. 

Children with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing, especially 

early in the morning or at night. 

Many things can cause asthma, including 

z Allergens - mold, pollen, animals 

z Irritants - cigarette smoke, air pollution 

z Weather - cold air, changes in weather 

z Exercise 

z Infections - flu, common cold 

When asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it is called an asthma attack. Asthma is treated with two 

kinds of medicines: quick-relief medicines to stop asthma symptoms and long-term control medicines to prevent 

symptoms. 

z Asthma and Children [http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/resources/facts-and-figures/asthmachildren-fact-sheet.html](American Lung Association) 

z Asthma Basics [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/asthma_basics.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/asthma_basics_esp.html] 

z Asthma [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/] (National Heart, Lung, and 

Blood Institute) 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dcisp/Diseases/asthma/asthma_whatis.html] 

z Childhood Asthma [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/at-a-glance/childhoodasthma.aspx](American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Childhood Asthma [http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/childhoodasthma/DS00849/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and 

Research) 

z Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120071.html](12/23/2011, HealthDay) 

z Lower Asthma Risk in Chubby Tots Who Slim Down 

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Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 1 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_119952.html](12/20/2011, Reuters Health) 

z More Children Using Preventive Asthma Drugs 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_119367.html](12/05/2011, HealthDay) 

z Children's Use of Asthma Controller Drugs Doubles 

[http://www.ahrq.gov/research/dec11/1211RA29.htm](12/01/2011, Agency for Healthcare Research and 

Quality) 

z No Outcome Difference between Two Treatments for Wheezing Preschoolers 

[http://public.nhlbi.nih.gov/newsroom/home/GetPressRelease.aspx?id=2819] (11/23/2011, National 

Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) 

z More News on Asthma in Children 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_a.html#asthmainchildren] 

z Diagnosing Asthma in Very Young Children [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/allergies-asthma/pages/Diagnosing-Asthma-in-Very-Young-Children.aspx](American 

Academy of Pediatrics) 

z Diagnosing Asthma [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergiesasthma/pages/Diagnosing-Asthma.aspx](American Academy of Pediatrics) 

z Pulmonary Function Testing in Children [http://patients.thoracic.org/informationseries/en/resources/pulmonary-function-testing-in-children.pdf](American Thoracic Society) - PDF 

z Wheezing and Asthma in Infants [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/wheezing_asthma.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/wheezing_asthma_esp.html] 

z Asthma Medicines: Long-Term Control [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/allergies-asthma/pages/Asthma-Medicines-Long-term-Control.aspx](American 

Academy of Pediatrics) 

z Asthma Medicines: Quick Relief [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/allergies-asthma/pages/Asthma-Medicines-Quick-Relief.aspx](American Academy of 

Pediatrics) 

z Inhaler or Nebulizer: Which One Should My Child Use? 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/inhaler_nebulizer.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/inhaler_nebulizer_esp.html] 

z Treating Asthma in Children Ages 12 and Older [http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/asthma-inchildren/AS00036/METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) 

z Treating Asthma in Children Ages 5 to 11 [http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/asthma-inchildren/AS00035/METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) 

z Treating Asthma in Children under 5 [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-inchildren/AS00034/METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) 

z Asthma Triggers and What to Do about Them [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/allergies-asthma/pages/Asthma-Triggers-and-What-to-do-About-Them.aspx]

(American Academy of Pediatrics) 

z Creating an Asthma-Safe Home [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/asthma_home.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/asthma_home_esp.html] 

z Prevention of Allergies and Asthma in Children [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-andtreatments/library/at-a-glance/prevention-of-allergies-and-asthma-in-children.aspx](American Academy 

of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.aaaai.org/global/spanish-materials/Library/At-a-Glance/PreventionDiagnosis/Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention/Screening

Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 2 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
of-allergies-and-asthma-in-children.aspx] 

z Asthma Diary [http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/monitoring/asthma_diary.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

z Back to School with Allergies and Asthma [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-andtreatments/library/asthma-library/back-to-school-with-allergies-and-asthma.aspx](American Academy of 

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma [http://www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/ll_asthma_brochure.pdf]

(Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Environments Division) - PDF 

z How Can I Help My Child Cooperate While Using the Nebulizer? 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/asthma_center/meds_monitoring/cooperate_nebulizer.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

z Peak Flow Meter [http://www.nationaljewish.org/healthinfo/conditions/asthma/lifestylemanagement/tools/peak-flow-meter.aspx](National Jewish Health) 

z What If My Child Doesn't Take His or Her Asthma Medication? 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/asthma_center/meds_monitoring/no_asthma_medication.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/no_asthma_medication_esp.html] 

z What's an Asthma Action Plan? [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/action_plan.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

z What's an Asthma Flare-Up? [http://kidshealth.org/parent/asthma_center/asthma_basics/flare_up.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/flare_up_esp.html] 

z Exercise-Induced Asthma [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/exercise_asthma.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/exercise_asthma_esp.html] 

z Mild, Moderate, Severe Asthma: What Do Grades Mean? [http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/allergies-asthma/pages/Mild-Moderate-Severe-Asthma-What-Do-Grades-Mean.aspx]

(American Academy of Pediatrics) 

z Can Kids and Teens with Asthma Play Sports? 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/asthma_sports.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/asthma_sports_esp.html] 

z Can the Weather Affect My Child's Asthma? 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/weather_asthma.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/weather_asthma_esp.html] 

z How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting? Checklist 

[http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_chk.pdf] (National Heart, Lung, and Blood 

Institute) - PDF 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_ck-s.htm] 

z How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/friendly.htm]

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/sch_ck-s.htm] 

z Hygiene Hypothesis: Early Germ Exposure Prevents Asthma? 

[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hygiene-hypothesis/AN02114/METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for 

Medical Education and Research) 

z If My Child Has Asthma, Can We Keep Our Pet? 

Disease Management

Specific Conditions

Related Issues

Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 3 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
[http://kidshealth.org/parent/question/medical/asthma_pet.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/asthma_pet_esp.html] 

z Ozone, Air Quality, and Asthma [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/allergies/ozone_asthma.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/ozone_asthma_esp.html] 

z Smoking and Asthma (For Parents) 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/asthma_center/preventing_flareups/smoking_asthma.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/smoking_asthma_esp.html] 

z Teaching Your Child about Asthma [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/asthmalibrary/teaching-your-child-about-asthma.aspx](American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and 

Immunology) 

z Traveling and Asthma (For Parents) [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/travel_asthma.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

z When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma 

[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/er_asthma.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/medicos/er_asthma_esp.html] 

z Will My Child Outgrow Asthma? [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/outgrowasthma/AN01973/METHOD=print](Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) 

z Metered dose inhaler use - slideshow 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100200_1.htm] 

z Nebulizer use - slideshow [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100201_1.htm] 

z Peak flow meter use - slideshow 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100202_1.htm] 

z Spacer use - slideshow [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100203_1.htm] 

z Asthma Quiz [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/asthma/asthma-quiz.aspx](American 

Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Quiz [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/asthma/eibquiz.aspx](American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/asthma/htm/index.htm](Patient Education 

Institute) 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/asthmaspanish/htm/index.htm] 

z Just for Kids: Camping with Allergies and Asthma [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/justfor-kids/camping-with-allergies---asthma.aspx](American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and 

Immunology) 

z Virtual Allergist [http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/Virtual-Allergist.aspx](American 

Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Thomas' Story 

[http://enviromysteries.thinkport.org/insidestories/home.html?load=thomas1](Maryland Public 

Television, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) 

z If I Had - Child Having an Asthma Attack 

[http://www.insidermedicine.com/archives/If_I_Had_Child_Having_an_Asthma_Attack_Stephen_Teach_

MD_MPH_3153.aspx](Insidermedicine) 

Pictures & Photographs

Health Check Tools

Tutorials

Videos

Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 4 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
z ClinicalTrials.gov: Asthma in Children [http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/term=asthma+%

5BCONDITION%5D+AND+child+%5BAGE-GROUP%5D] (National Institutes of Health) 

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine) 

z Article: The 'unified airway': the RCPCH care pathway for children with... 

[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22053060?tool=MedlinePlus] 

z Article: Daily or intermittent budesonide in preschool children with recurrent wheezing. 

[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22111718?tool=MedlinePlus] 

z Article: Unique opportunity for Kentucky nurses to help children with asthma:... 

[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22073482?tool=MedlinePlus] 

z Asthma in Children -- see more articles [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(asthma[majr]

+NOT+asthma/genetics[mh])+AND+(child[mh]+OR+adolescent[mh])+AND+english[la]+AND+(jsubsetk

[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt])+NOT+(letter[pt]

+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus] 

z Glossary of Asthma Terms [http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&sub=104&cont=474](Asthma and 

Allergy Foundation of America) 

z Allergic Diseases Related Links [http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/allergicdiseases/pages/links.aspx]

(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) 

z Directory of Asthma Camps [http://www.asthmacamps.org/AsthmaCamps/findacamp/usmap.asp?

topic=parentsandcampers](Consortium on Children's Asthma Camps) 

z Find an Allergist/Immunologist: Search [http://aaaai.execinc.com/find-an-allergist](American Academy 

of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) 

z Lung HelpLine [http://www.lungusa.org/about-us/lung-helpline.html](American Lung Association) 

z American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology [http://www.aaaai.org/] 

z American Lung Association [http://www.lungusa.org/] 

z National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/]

z National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases [http://www.niaid.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx]

z Allergy and Asthma Health Magazine [http://www.yourlunghealth.org/healthy_living/aah/](American 

Association for Respiratory Care) 

z CDC Vital Signs: Asthma in the US [http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/Asthma/] (Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention) 

z FastStats: Asthma [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/asthma.htm](National Center for Health Statistics) 

z Childhood Asthma: A Chance to HEAL 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/fall07/articles/fall07pg18-19.html]

z NIH Research: "The Public Wants Diseases Cured..." 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/fall11/articles/fall11pg2-3.html]

Clinical Trials

Journal Articles

Dictionaries/Glossaries

Directories

Organizations

Newsletters/Print Publications

Statistics

MedlinePlus Magazine

Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 5 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
z Asthma (For Children) [http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/what/asthma.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

z Asthma Wizard [http://www.nationaljewish.org/healthinfo/pediatric/asthma/asthma-wizard/index.aspx]

(National Jewish Health) 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nationaljewish.org/healthinfo/pediatric/asthma/asthmawizard/spanish-wizard/chapter1.aspx] 

z Can Kids with Asthma Play Sports? 

[http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/schoolsports/asthma_sports.html](Nemours Foundation) 

z Dealing with Asthma Triggers [http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/triggers/asthma_triggers.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

z Dusty the Asthma Goldfish and His Asthma Triggers Funbook 

[http://www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/dustythegoldfish_en.pdf](Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor 

Environments Division) - PDF 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/dustythegoldfish_sp.pdf] 

z What's an Asthma Flare-Up? [http://kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/what/flare_up.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/cuerpo/flare_up_esp.html] 

z Asthma (For Teens) [http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/asthma.html](Nemours 

Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/enfermedades/asthma_esp.html] 

z How Can I Deal with My Asthma? 

[http://kidshealth.org/teen/asthma_center/treatment/asthma_mgmt.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/enfermedades/asthma_mgmt_esp.html] 

z How to Avoid the ER If You Have Asthma [http://kidshealth.org/teen/flu_center/get_help/er_asthma.html]

(Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/cuerpo/er_asthma_esp.html] 

z If I Have Asthma, Can I Keep My Pet? 

[http://kidshealth.org/teen/asthma_center/treatment/asthma_pet.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/asthma_basics/espanol/asthma_pet_esp.html] 

z Smoking and Asthma (For Teens) 

[http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/smoking_asthma.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/asthma_basics/espanol/smoking_asthma_esp.html] 

z Traveling and Asthma (For Teens) 

[http://kidshealth.org/teen/asthma_center/treatment/travel_asthma.html](Nemours Foundation) 

Also available in Spanish [http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/enfermedades/travel_asthma_esp.html] 

z Asthma - child - discharge [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000001.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000001.htm] 

z Asthma - control drugs [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000005.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000005.htm] 

z Asthma - quick-relief drugs [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000008.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000008.htm] 

z Asthma and school [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000019.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

Children

Teenagers

Patient Handouts

Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 6 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000019.htm] 

z Exercise-induced asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000036.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000036.htm] 

z Exercising and asthma at school 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000037.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000037.htm] 

z How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting? Checklist 

[http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_chk.pdf] (National Heart, Lung, and Blood 

Institute) - PDF 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/chc_ck-s.htm] 

z How to breathe when you are short of breath 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000053.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000053.htm] 

z How to use a nebulizer [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000006.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000006.htm] 

z How to use an inhaler - no spacer 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000041.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000041.htm] 

z How to use an inhaler - with spacer 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000042.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000042.htm] 

z How to use your peak flow meter 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000043.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000043.htm] 

z Make peak flow a habit! [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000046.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000046.htm] 

z Pediatric asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000990.htm] 

Also available in Spanish [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/000990.htm] 

z Signs of an asthma attack [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000062.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000062.htm] 

z Stay away from asthma triggers 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000064.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000064.htm] 

z Traveling with breathing problems 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000066.htm] 

Also available in Spanish 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000066.htm] 

z Asthma - child - discharge [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000001.htm]

z Asthma - control drugs [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000005.htm]

z Asthma - quick-relief drugs [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000008.htm]

z Asthma - what to ask your doctor - child 

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Asthma in Children: MedlinePlus Page 7 of 8

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html 1/17/2012
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000209.htm]

z Asthma and school [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000019.htm]

z Exercise-induced asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000036.htm]

z Exercising and asthma at school 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000037.htm]

z How to breathe when you are short of breath 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000053.htm]

z How to use a nebulizer [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000006.htm]

z How to use an inhaler - no spacer 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000041.htm]

z How to use an inhaler - with spacer 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000042.htm]

z How to use your peak flow meter 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000043.htm]

z Make peak flow a habit! [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000046.htm]

z Metered dose inhaler use - slideshow 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100200_1.htm]

z Nebulizer use - slideshow [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100201_1.htm]

z Peak expiratory flow rate [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003443.htm]

z Peak flow meter use - slideshow [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100202_1.htm]

z Pediatric asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000990.htm]

z Signs of an asthma attack [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000062.htm]

z Spacer use - slideshow [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100203_1.htm]

z Stay away from asthma triggers 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000064.htm]

z Traveling with breathing problems 

[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000066.htm]

z Wheezing [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003070.htm]

z Air Pollution [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/airpollution.html]

z Allergy [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/allergy.html]

z Asthma [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html]

z Breathing Problems [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breathingproblems.html]

z Indoor Air Pollution [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/indoorairpollution.html]

z Children and Teenagers [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childrenandteenagers.html]

z Immune System [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/immunesystem.html]

z Lungs and Breathing [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lungsandbreathing.html]

The primary NIH organization for research on Asthma in Children is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood 

Institute [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/] 

 Asthma in Children - Multiple Languages [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/asthmainchildren.html] 

Date last updated: 04 January 2012 

Topic last reviewed: 13 October 2011 

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