Ask the doctor to explain the child's condition, and provide a written action plan setting out how to manage asthma at home. This should include what medication is needed to control asthma, how to recognise signs of worsening asthma, and what to do in the event of an attack. If your child has exercise induced asthma, ask your doctor how to manage this. If you have many questions to ask, book a long consultation. Be sure your child's school is asthma-friendly.
Many schools are well prepared to cope with children with asthma.
But don't take this for granted. Remember to give the school details of your child's asthma. Remember that cigarette smoke can affect asthma. Besides triggering asthma attacks in some children, cigarette smoke can also increase children's risk of developing asthma. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.