An asthma diagnosis can be a confusing experience, but the more you know, the more you’ll realize it doesn’t have to be. By working with your child’s health care team, you can help make sure that he or she is not going to be limited by asthma.

If your child has been recently diagnosed with asthma, you may be wondering, "What exactly is asthma?" and "What should I do now?"

Next steps to take

Step 1: Learn all you can about asthma and how your child's lungs work.

Step 2: Learn the signs and symptoms that are most common to asthma.

Step 3: Find out what triggers may set off asthma and how you can help your child avoid them.

Step 4: Learn about warning signs and when to call your child's doctor. Also, get tips on how to talk to your child’s health care team.

Step 5: Learn how to talk to your child and to other caregivers about asthma.

Your child's condition shouldn't keep him or her from eating, sleeping, or playing like a kid every day. EVERYDAYKIDZ can help you understand more about managing your child's asthma.

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