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If your child has asthma, it's something you may think about every day. It is not something you should have to worry about every day. Staying informed about treatments for asthma can help your child stay healthy and active. The goal of this section is to help educate you about asthma so you can better help your child with asthma.
Asthma affects many children in the United States. Learn some important statistics about childhood asthma in Pediatric Asthma Facts and Figures.
Sending your children off to school can be a difficult decision if you're unsure about the severity of their asthma symptoms. Follow the simple guidelines in Asthma and School. And be sure to talk to your healthcare professional about going to school versus staying home.
- Most children can't handle asthma alone. They need the support of you and your family. In When Your Child Has Asthma, learn ways to ensure your child understands the medication he or she is prescribed and the importance of taking it.
- All children with asthma between the ages of 4 to 11 years should take the Childhood Asthma Control Test. Results of this test can help determine if your child's asthma is controlled as well as it could be. You should share the results with your child's healthcare provider to discuss how well your child's treatment is working to control his or her asthma symptoms.
- Your Child Depends on You provides tips to help your child cope with the everyday reality of asthma—from recognizing an attack to dealing with schoolmates.
- Learn about the peak flow meter, how to use it, and how it can help manage your child's asthma in Peak Flow Meters for Children.
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