Asthma Symptom in Child
treatments
Children's asthma medications
American Lung Association
Treating asthma symptoms in children usually requires medication. Learn about different medication types, how children should take them, and their side effects.
Testing lung function
Children's Hospital Boston
Peak flow meters, oximeters, and spirometers are medical devices used to test for asthma symptoms in children. Learn how they work and when they're used.
symptoms
Identifying asthma symptoms in children can be tricky. Learn what to look for, and when to seek medical advice.
Early asthma detection
Healthology
Asthma symptoms in children can appear very early, and it's important to begin treating them. Learn how to spot the early signs of asthma.
Determining asthma severity
eMedicineHealth
Asthma symptoms in children vary depending on the severity of disease. Read about symptom details and how they correlate with asthma severity.
Identify an asthma attack
American Academy of Pediatrics
During an asthma flare-up, asthma symptoms in children worsen. Find out how to recognize an attack and determine how severe it is.
self-help
Teach kids about asthma
NJMRC
These fun, interactive lessons from the Asthma Wizard teach children about asthma symptoms and about controlling and preventing asthma.
Asthma symptoms in children can change as they get older. Use this test periodically with your child to ensure his or her asthma is controlled.
risks
Asthma risk factors
Health Central
Interesting article about risk factors that lead to asthma symptoms in children. Discusses mainly environmental factors.
causes
Clear introduction to childhood asthma. Article for parents addresses causes, asthma symptoms in children, and treatment.
How asthma happens
1 on 1 Health
Understand the biology behind asthma symptoms in children. This short video demonstrates what happens in the lungs when asthma occurs.

