Childhood asthma treatments
When we talk about treating your child’s asthma symptoms, what does that really mean? According to asthma specialists, adequately preventing and treating asthma symptoms with a childhood asthma treatment means that your child
- Experiences fewer symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath
- Is not waking up at night or early in the morning with coughing or breathing problems
- Doesn’t need to use rescue medicine more than two times a week
- Can be active without having asthma symptoms
Below you’ll find information on childhood asthma treatments. Here you can learn the difference between controller (preventive) medicines and rescue (quick-relief) medicines, how controller medicines work, and why controller medicines may be the best choice for your child.
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