Never keep a cat if your child is allergic to it. Don't panic during asthma attacks. Fear can make tight breathing worse, so try to remain calm and reassuring to your child. Finally, don't let asthma restrict your child's activities, sports, or social life. Try to discover and avoid the substances that trigger your child's asthma attacks.
Tobacco smoke is the biggest offender.
If someone in your household smokes, your child will have more asthma attacks, take more medication, and need more emergency room visits. Try to keep pets outside or at least out of your child's room. Indoor pets need a weekly bath to remove allergic particles. Learn how to dustproof your child's bedroom. Change the filters on your hot-air heating system or air conditioner monthly.