Asthma Attack

Asthma attacks differ in severity. Learn about the different types of asthma attacks and what to do in case of each of them.

Simple things that you can do while having an asthma attack.

In-depth information on quick relief medications that are most commonly used to treat asthma attacks.

Quick checklist that tells you who to call in case of an asthma attack, 911 or your doctor. The site also has some great homecare tips.

Great information on how to recognize different types of asthma attacks in kids.

Follow these steps to fight an asthma attack!

Learn what you need to do after you receive treatment for an asthma attack. Regular follow up and medicines will help prevent another attack.

Asthma attacks can be prevented. Learn what you can do in this video.

Nice public service announcement that shows how to prevent your child from having asthma attacks at home

Find out who gets asthma attacks, what triggers these attacks and what actually happens during an attack. Awesome resource.

Produced for kids, this easy to understand interactive presentation helps them understand what happens during an asthma attack.

Great animated clip that shows the changes that take place inside your airways during an asthma attack.

Some studies show that vocal cord dysfunction in kids is often misdiagnosed as asthma attacks. Read more here.

Wheezing is a sign of experiencing difficulty in breathing, not necessarily of an asthma attack. Find out more about what causes difficult breathing.