Learn about asthma

What is asthma?

Asthma is a disease that causes the airways of the

lungs to tighten and swell. It is common among

children and teens.

What is an asthma attack?

An asthma attack happens when your child has

asthma and their lungs aren’t getting enough air to

breathe. Your child may cough or wheeze during an

attack.

What causes an asthma attack?

Things that cause asthma attacks are called triggers

Triggers are everywhere. Your child’s home or school

can be full of triggers such as pests and mold

what may trigger your child’s asthma?

triggers are the things that can

start your child’s asthma attack or make it worse

Your child may have just one trigger or you may find

that several things act as triggers

- For some kids, being around pets or dust can

  trigger asthma.

- Some kids find their asthma gets worse from

   cigarette smoke.

- For other kids, running and playing may bring on

   an asthma attack

…Be sure to work with the doctor to identify your

child’s asthma triggers.

Once you know what triggers your child’s asthma

it is important to take steps to control these triggers.

Remembering to smoke outside or keeping pests out

of your home means taking action every day. The

more these habits are part of your daily life, the less

chance there is your child will have an asthma attack.

from book asthma brochure