Although it is generally accepted that asthma and allergies run in families, there are still steps you can take to reduce your child's chances of developing these conditions. Find possible prevention methods here.

Do you know the steps you can take to help prevent your child developing asthma? From fish to tobacco avoidance to breastfeeding, you are not powerless to help.

If asthma runs in your family, you'll want to do everything you can to prevent passing it on to your child. That means breastfeeding, eating foods rich in omega-3's, and maybe even eating plenty of yogurt while you're pregnant!

Although it may not be possible to prevent asthma, you can take steps to reduce your symptoms. Here are some triggers to avoid and suggestions for keeping as healthy as you can!

This set of powerpoint slides is directed at school officials, but by becoming familiar with the contents you will educate yourself and be ready to stand up for what you should expect at your child's school.

Did you know that in 46 out of 50 U.S. states, your child has the legal right to carry his or her rescue inhaler at school? Be aware of your child's rights so he or she can prevent asthma attacks from getting out of hand.

Children who play outdoors in areas with higher concentrations of ozone have been found to be three times as likely to develop ozone. Could the answer to asthma prevention be focusing on improving our air quality?

A good asthma management plan should prevent asthma symptoms from taking over your life. This article explains what goes into an effective asthma management plan and how you can develop your own.

Identifying allergens that cause your asthma to flare up is a good first step in prevention, but what about developing an action plan and monitoring your breathing?

You know you should encase that mattress in a allergen-reducing pad, so what's stopping you? This article will help you identify and tackle barriers preventing you from making your home asthma-friendly.

Asthma symptom prevention can only happen if you have a thorough understanding of your condition. This online course will get you asthma-savvy in a hurry. Registration required, but there's no cost to you!

Since total asthma prevention is nearly impossible, it's important to learn to manage this condition. Here are lists of common triggers, irritants and treatments you should become familiar with.

Print out this convenient, free asthma action plan and begin using it to track your asthma symptoms and learn your triggers.

Can immunotherapy (allergy shots) help prevent asthma attacks? You might be surprised!

Our sedentary lives certainly are not helping to prevent asthma, and they may actually be making it worse.