Windy days and the humid dog days of summer can be a real problem. Some children have very mild asthma, while others are so severely affected that they may need to be hospitalized. Although there is no known cure for asthma, medical researchers have made tremendous strides to help control asthma. The two most common types of medicines are bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories. Anti-inflammatories, although they have no immediate effect on constricted airways, gradually reverse and prevent airway swelling.
Some children take regular doses, and others take the medicine as needed.
With understanding parents, effective medications and self-care techniques such as breathing and relaxation exercises, most children with asthma lead normal lives.