Childhood Asthma Treatment: How To Control Symptoms And Prevent Asthma Attacks

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be well controlled. With proper treatment, most children experience fewer symptoms and fewer asthma attacks. 

Signs of uncontrolled asthma include frequent symptoms, regular need for quick relief medicine, nighttime coughing, missed school, or emergency department visits. 

Yes. Inhaled Corticosteroids are considered the most effective long-term control medicines for childhood asthma and are safe when used as prescribed. 

Seek emergency care if your child has severe trouble breathing, symptoms do not improve with quick relief medicine, or your child struggles to speak or breathe normally.