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Treating asthma in children ages 5 to 11
Asthma symptoms in children ages 5-11
Using a peak flow meter
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Asthma symptoms in children ages 5 to 11
Asthma emergencies
Tests to diagnose and monitor asthma
Using a peak flow meter to track asthma
Asthma treatment
Long-term control medicines
Quick-relief 'rescue' medicines
Medicine delivery devices
Immunotherapy or injectable medicine for allergy-induced asthma
Asthma control: Steps for children ages 5 to 11
Learn about asthma
Track symptoms with a written plan
Control asthma triggers
The key to asthma control: Stick to the plan
Using a peak flow meter
Content
Asthma symptoms in children ages 5 to 11
Asthma emergencies
Tests to diagnose and monitor asthma
Using a peak flow meter to track asthma
Asthma treatment
Long-term control medicines
Quick-relief 'rescue' medicines
Medicine delivery devices
Immunotherapy or injectable medicine for allergy-induced asthma
Asthma control: Steps for children ages 5 to 11
Learn about asthma
Track symptoms with a written plan
Control asthma triggers
The key to asthma control: Stick to the plan
Control asthma triggers
It's important to help your child stay away from triggers that set off asthma symptoms. These triggers vary from child to child. Work with your child's healthcare team to find out what things cause your child's asthma symptoms to flare.
Common asthma triggers include:
- Colds or other respiratory infections.
- Allergens such as dust mites or pollen.
- Pet dander.
- Exercise.
- Cold weather.
- Mold and dampness.
- Cockroach exposure.
- Cigarette smoke and other irritants in the air.
- Severe heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
