Work with them to develop a management plan. Pediatric asthma is considered under control if the child has a normal activity level and endurance with minimal to no cough, tolerates colds, and has minimal need for rescue medication. Asthma is poorly controlled in a child who has a normal or decreased activity level with decreased endurance and has to stop activities to rest. The child may miss school and be unable to participate in gym, sports, or other activities. The child also has a persistent cough or wheeze around the clock and with activity.
Colds recur frequently and resolve slowly.
The child also must frequently use rescue medications or systemic corticosteroids.