Ready for Anything: Resources for Parents of Children Living with Asthma

There is a lot to learn and understand about asthma. If your child has asthma, chances are you worry from time to time. You want to know everything you can about the conditions so you can help them fend off asthma attacks and enjoy a happy, active life.   

Fortunately, the online asthma community is a robust one. You and your child will find support and expert advice. There are so many great resources designed to help you and your child manage symptoms so they can be safe at home, school and any place else.

Here are some good places to start.

The American Lung Association  offers vital information and tips about every aspect of asthma.  

• Elementary school children can learn how to better manage their own asthma with the Open Airways for Schools  program. 
• Parents get expert advice on how to talk about Asthma in Schools  with their child’s teachers, nurses and school staff. 
• Children are empowered to help control their asthma . 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nurtures better health in many ways. Its National Asthma Control Program focuses on Americans diagnosed with the disease. Visit the CDC  website for tools and tips. 

• Follow @CDCasthma on Twitter  to learn more about helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma. 
• Watch the video How to Use an Asthma Inhaler  as a good refresher course between doctor’s visits. 
• Learn how diet, exercise, sleep and stress can affect your child’s asthma. 

Explore More Resources 

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis  site reveals how food allergies can trigger asthma symptoms. 

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute  lists clinical trials  for asthma patients.

We’re here for you, too. Check our Controlling Your Asthma page for a wealth of stories in several categories: Understanding Asthma, Living with Asthma, Understanding Asthma Risks and Asthma Diet and Health.

Sources: Asthma,  American Lung Association, 2023; Asthma,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis,  The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, 2023;  What is Asthma?,  National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 2022

Originally published 6/16/2015; Revised 2023