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  • Asthma Medicines for Parents


    Asthma medicine comes in two main types: quick-relief and long-term control medicines. Even if a child takes a long-term control medicine regularly, quick-relief medicine is still needed to handle flare-ups.

  • What's the Difference Between a Nebulizer and an Inhaler? for Teens


    Inhalers and nebulizers are tools that help you get asthma medicine into the lungs. Find out how to use them.

  • My Asthma Inhaler Doesn't Help. What Can I Do? for Teens


    It's very common for teens with asthma to need changes in their medicines, such as a higher dose.

  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Teens


    Two different types of medicines are used to treat asthma. Read about how they work, and why people might need to take them.

  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Kids


    Kids who have asthma need to take medicine. But what kind of medicine do they take and what does it do? Let's find out.

  • Definition: Spacer for Parents


    People with asthma often use inhalers (also called puffers) to take their medications. A spacer (also sometimes called a holding chamber) is a device that makes using an inhaler easier and more effective.

  • How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer? for Parents


    Nebulizers are often used with young children because they require little effort on the child's part. But kids do need to stay in one place and cooperate. If you're having trouble giving treatments, this article is for you!

  • What Is Asthma? for Kids


    Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • What if Kids Don't Take Their Asthma Medicine? for Parents


    One of the best ways to help kids manage asthma, besides avoiding triggers, is to make sure they take their medicine as prescribed.

  • Kat's Asthma Story for Kids


    Kat doesn't let her asthma get in the way of playing sports. Find out how she does it in this article for kids.