An asthma action plan is a written description of what someone should do if their symptoms worsen or they have an asthma attack. Asthma action plans contain three levels of severity: green, yellow, ...

Q: Our pediatrician said we should have an asthma action plan for our son. How do we do that? A: An asthma action plan is designed to help families manage a child’s asthma. The goal is to avert asthma ...

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. In response to allergens, irritants or other stressors, the airways of those with asthma narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, making breathing ...

Q: Our 8-year-old grandson is coming from Atlanta to spend the summer with us in Idaho. He has asthma, and our daughter has mentioned that my husband and I have to become familiar with his "asthma ...

School is around the corner, which means it’s time to make sure kids are healthy for the classroom. That includes making sure that kids with asthma have a plan. The most recent city data from 2017 ...

Trying to relieve symptoms when a child is wheezing and gasping for air can be stressful. Having a written plan on what to do and when to do it reduces panic and helps make your response to an asthma ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month kicks off in May, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are urging residents to talk to their doctor if they have asthma in order to ...

Dr. Wasserman answers the question: 'When Should I See An Asthma Specialist?' — -- Question: When should I see an asthma specialist to treat my asthma, and do I need a pulmonologist? Answer: ...

When your child has asthma, an asthma action plan can help you respond quickly to symptoms and prevent emergency department visits and hospitalizations. “An asthma action plan … outlines which ...

Families across New York have sent their children back to school the last couple of weeks at the start of allergy season. Flu season begins soon. These realities are of extra concern when it comes to ...