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Caring for Children with Asthma

This list of resources is helpful for parents, caregivers, and teachers who are caring for children with asthma.

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  • Allergy and Asthma Network (AAN) (also in Spanish)
    Source: Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN)

    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.

  • Asthma
    Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

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

  • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
    Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

    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.

  • Asthma in Children (also in Spanish)
    Source: MedLine Plus

    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.

  • Asthma Information
    Source: South Side Pediatric Asthma Center (SSPAC)

    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.

  • Asthma Overview
    Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

    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.

  • Childhood Asthma (also in Spanish)
    Source: Mayo Clinic

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

  • Diagnosing Asthma in Babies and Toddlers
    Source: HealthyChildren.org

    It can be difficult to diagnose asthma in babies and toddlers. This resource explains how parents can help by observing symptoms and sharing these with the health care provider.

  • How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting? (also in Spanish)
    Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

    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.

  • Learn How to Control Asthma (also in Spanish)
    Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)

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

  • Managing Asthma (also in Spanish)
    Source: HealthyChildren.org

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

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About this resource

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
  • Home
  • Family Child Care
  • Child Care Center
  • Preschool Program
  • Kindergarten

Intended audience(s):
  • Parents / Family
  • Teachers / Service providers

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
Reviewed: 2021
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