Respiratory Diseases

Asthma in Children

Diagnosis & Treatment of Asthma

Decision Focus: Should I Give My Child a Steroid Inhaler for Asthma?

Doctors say that a steroid inhaler works best to control persistent asthma in children. Find out when it is used. Learn about side effects and what to do about them.

Living & Exercising With Asthma

Exercise-Induced Asthma: Getting Over the Hurdle

You usually can keep exercising if you have asthma. Exercise-induced asthma is often treatable and needn't keep you from participating in your favorite sport.

Strategies to Control Asthma at School & at Home

Carry Your Asthma Rescue Medication Wherever You Go

Your rescue medication can help stop an asthma attack so you can catch your breath. No wonder you don't want to leave home without it.

Asthma Triggers

The Silent Suffocation from Secondhand Smoke

You don't have to be a smoker to suffer the dangers of tobacco smoke. Learn of the health risks of secondhand smoke.

Asthma Action Plan for Kids

Keeping Up With Asthma Care: See Your Doctor at Least Twice a Year

Even if your asthma symptoms are under control, you need to see your doctor at least twice a year. Learn how these visits can make a difference.

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