More than 13 million days of school are missed annually because of asthma. But following the ABCs of asthma management will help ensure your child enjoys the new school year.
How to help kids with exercise-induced asthma stay in the game
As we enter the fall sports season, many children will be participating in these activities with an inhaler and asthma action plan in hand. While some of these kids have chronic asthma, others only experience it when they’re active, especially in cooler weather. But that doesn’t mean your child should avoid exercise if she experiences […]
Use a spacer to put the squeeze on your child’s wheeze
Huffing and puffing was bad enough when the Big Bad Wolf blew down the homes of the Three Little Pigs, but when your child does it, the fairy tale is over. Fortunately, spacers make it easier for patients to use inhalers correctly to control their asthma.