About Asthma Asthma is a very serious disease of the lungs, but is not contagious.
Attacks can last a few minutes or a few hours.
If your child has a severe asthma attack, which results in turning blue and having breathing difficulties, be calm and call your doctor immediately. If you can't contact your doctor, go to the nearest emergency room. If you have any questions or need more information on the proper use of the emergency room, please talk to your physician. All rights reserved. Legal notices .