Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook

Asthma is a common disease that affects nearly five million children in the United States. Children with well-managed asthma can live full and healthy lives.

A Message from Respiratory Health Association

Introduction

Basic Information about Asthma

The Respiratory System and Asthma

Managing your child’s asthma

Managing Asthma Symptoms

Keeping Your Home Asthma-Safe

Talking With Your Child’s Healthcare Provider

Asthma Treatment

Asthma Triggers and How to Manage Them

Asthma and Food Allergies

Your Child’s Asthma Action Plan

When Your Child Has an Asthma Emergency

Supporting your child with asthma

Talking to Your Child About Asthma

Empowering Your Child’s Self-Care

Asthma, Smoking, and Vaping

Preparing for Daycare

Preparing for School

Preparing for College and Adulthood

Other tips for caregivers

Self-Care for Caregivers

Tips from Other Caregivers

Ask the Doctor

APPENDICES

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Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook

Introduction

Managing your child’s asthma

Supporting your child with asthma

Other tips for caregivers

APPENDICES

Childhood Asthma Control Test

Spacers And Metered Dose Inhalers

asthma action plan

daycare checklist

virtual Fan Flyer

get the facts about vaping

vaping devices

activities for children

glossary

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