Meet regularly with your child's doctor

Work with the doctor to adjust your child's asthma action plan on a regular basis. Asthma changes with age, so your child's treatment plan will need to change too.

• Make sure your child goes to every scheduled appointment. Review your child's asthma action plan at every doctor visit. Tell the doctor about any problems your child is having sticking with the plan. These checkups are also a good time to double-check that you're tracking symptoms accurately and that your child is using asthma medications properly.
• If asthma isn't under control, see the doctor. If your child is following the action plan but symptoms still aren't under control, a treatment change may be needed. On the other hand, if your child's asthma is well controlled, the doctor may be able to reduce the amount of medication your child takes.
• Call the doctor if you have concerns. If you have any questions or you're concerned about your child's signs and symptoms, call your child's doctor or schedule an appointment.

Having asthma shouldn't mean that your child will miss school, be short of breath during sports or play, or wake up coughing at night. By carefully following a written plan, you and your child can control asthma and minimize the disruptions it causes.