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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about asthma:	What is asthma? What causes asthma? Can I prevent asthma or asthma attacks? What are the symptoms of asthma? What happens in asthma? What increases my child's risk of having asthma? How is the severity of asthma classified? What is exercise-induced asthma? How common is asthma?
Being diagnosed:	Who can diagnose asthma? How is asthma diagnosed? How does my child measure peak expiratory flow?
Getting treatment:	How is asthma treated? What is a daily asthma treatment plan? What is an asthma action plan? What medicines will my child need to take? What other treatments might be recommended? Should my child take allergy shots for asthma?
Living with asthma:	How can I manage my child's asthma at home? How often will I need to see my doctor? When should I call my doctor? What devices are available to deliver asthma medicine? How does my child control asthma caused by exercise? What is an asthma diary? How can I take charge of my child's asthma? How do I use an asthma action plan? How does my child measure peak expiratory flow? How does my child use a metered-dose inhaler? How does my child use a dry powder inhaler? How do I know what triggers my child's asthma?

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Last Updated: March 22, 2007

Author:: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Medical Review:: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics

Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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