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Good Asthma control
When your child’s asthma is well-managed, here’s what you can expect:
• No cough, no wheeze, and no chest tightness.
• Running and playing as hard as they want.
• No asthma attacks: daytime or nighttime!
• No visits to the Emergency Department or hospital.

Your Child's Asthma (Videos) - Learn how to manage your child’s asthma at home and when to call the doctor.

El asma y el cuidado de su niño (Vídeos) - Videos also available in spanish.

Prevention is the best treatment. Is your child’s asthma in good control?

If your child has had a recent asthma flare, fill out this questionnaire:
English: Asthma Control Test (Ages 4-11) (Ages 12 and older)
Spanish: Prueba de control del asma (de 4 a 11 años de edad) (a partir de los 12 años de edad)

If your child has not seen the doctor for asthma in the past 6 months, fill out this questionnaire:

English: Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire
Spanish: Cuestionario de Evaluación Para el Tratamiento del Asma

Does your child have an asthma action plan?
English: Asthma Action Plan - Pediatric
Spanish: Mi Plan De Accion Para El Asma

Keep track of your child's medication! Use this Puff Count Card to help you stay on track and avoid running out.

Asthma Featured Health Topic

Pediatric Asthma Care Management
Asthma specialists can help you learn to manage your child’s asthma more effectively. Care management services include assessment, individualized education, monitoring, and medication adjustment for three to six months. This program requires a referral from your pediatrician.

Health Education Classes
Attend Understanding Your Child’s Asthma, a health education class to learn the skills you need to monitor your child’s asthma, to manage symptoms, and to keep your child active and healthy. Check our health classes directory to see what is available at your local facility.

Additional Resources for Children and Teens
You can view additional resources on asthma here.

Asthma-Friendly Schools and Communities
Learn more about efforts to reduce exposures to environmental pollutants and to create asthma-friendly places to learn, work and play.
Regional Asthma Management & Control
CalAsthma
American Lung Association

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