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Treating asthma in children ages 5 to 11

The key to asthma control: Stick to the plan

Follow and update your child's asthma action plan. That's the key to keeping asthma under control. Carefully track your child's asthma symptoms. And make medicine changes as soon as they're needed. If you act quickly, your child is less likely to have a serious attack. Your child also likely won't need as much medicine to control symptoms.

With careful asthma management, your child is likely to have fewer flare-ups and more time for school, play and the rest of daily life.