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• Asthma and Sports Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers and coaches need to know about student-athletes with asthma.

• Spirometry for Parents

  
  

  Spirometry measures how much and how quickly someone breathes in and out. It can help diagnose and monitor diseases that make it hard to breathe.

• Handling an Asthma Flare-Up for Kids

  
  

  How can you prepare for an asthma flare-up? Find out in this article for kids.

• CPR for Parents

  
  

  Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. Done correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until medical personnel arrive.

• Asthma (Topic Center) - Children's Health System - Alabama for Kids

  
  

  Asthma means breathing problems. Find out what's going on in the lungs and how to stay healthy, if you have asthma.

• What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids

  
  

  Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.

• Traveling and Asthma for Parents

  
  

  With some careful planning, kids with asthma can enjoy all the benefits of a trip away from home.

• Asthma (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

  Asthma keeps more kids home from school than any other chronic illness. Learn how to help your child manage the condition, stay healthy, and stay in school.

• Coughing for Parents

  
  

  Coughs are a common symptom, but most aren't a sign of a serious condition. Learn about different coughs, how to help your child feel better, and when to call your doctor.

• Lungs and Respiratory System for Parents

  
  

  We need the respiratory system for breathing. Find out how it works.