Caring for Children with Asthma

The mission of Allergy & Asthma Network is to end the needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions through outreach, education, advocacy and research. The website offers helpful information to parents on what if they can’t afford allergy medications and a Health A-Z on Asthma and Allergy topics.

This page provides an overview of asthma, as well as information about symptoms & diagnosis, and treatment & management.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the oldest asthma and allergy foundation since 1953. It centers its efforts on expanding community services and promoting health equity through programs, resources, advocacy and tools for patients, caregivers and health professionals.

This article from Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine and part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), includes information on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of asthma.

This resource offers practical how-to videos on how to use an inhaler with spacer and mask for young children. The website also contains general information about asthma, its triggers, and treatments.

This page includes links to information related to the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma. Click the ‘Programs’ tab for Spanish education programs and resources.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) created this list of resources to help early childhood education and child care centers manage asthma and allergies in the classroom.

This website includes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for children with asthma. It is also available in a few other languages.

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children. It affects more than 6 million U.S. children and leads to over 13 million missed days of school each year. Yet as common as it is, asthma can be challenging to diagnose in children. There is no one-size-fits-all set of symptoms. A solid, ongoing relationship with your child’s health provider can help identify asthma risks and the best treatment for your child.

This checklist can be used by childcare providers to self-evaluate their programs for obstacles to the safety of children with asthma. The Spanish version, downloadable from the website, is also free.

This website contains helpful strategies for managing asthma and general information about asthma. This resource is available in a variety of other languages.

This article offers information about medications and devices used to help manage asthma.

This page includes links to information in Spanish related to the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma.