All of us have heard of asthma and know that it is something to do with difficulty breathing, but unless you have experienced it first hand in yourself or with your child, you have no idea of the terror this condition can bestow.
Asthma attacks can be very frightening and there is often panic.
Although there are varying degrees of the disease, it can be life threatening. If you or a family member has asthma, prepare an emergency plan ahead of time. If the attacks are usually mild, you may have a routine of medications, such as an inhaler that is kept on the person at all times. For a more serious attack, however, have a plan of action. Talk to your doctor about keeping an injectable bronchodilator in the house.