Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs. Learn about the signs and symptoms, treatment and what to do after an asthma attack.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
A Diskus inhaler delivers asthma medicine in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Diskus inhaler.
A Turbuhaler delivers asthma medicine in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Turbuhaler.
Inhalers should always be used with a spacer, or aerosol-holding chamber. Learn how to use and administer a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer.
Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salbutamol. This information sheet explains what salbutamol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sodium cromoglycate. This information sheet explains what sodium cromoglycate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to have the medicine called ipratropium. This information sheet explains what ipratropium does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.
Your child needs to take the medicine called montelukast. This information sheet explains what montelukast does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called terbutaline. This information sheet explains what terbutaline does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called beclomethasone. This information sheet explains what beclomethasone does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salmeterol. This information sheet explains what salmeterol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ketotifen. This information sheet explains what ketotifen does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called budesonide. This information sheet explains what budesonide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.
Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
Learn how your child can exercise their lungs to reduce the risk of breathing problems.
Learn about premature babies with chronic lung disease (CLD). A premature baby with CLD may require the use of oxygen and mechanical ventilation.
If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery.
