ASTHMA
Take Control of Your Asthma
Asthma is a disease that makes it hard to breathe. People with asthma:
- Are often short of breath
- Make a whistling sound when they breathe
- Have tightness in their chest
- Cough a lot, especially at night
While asthma cannot be cured, it can be controlled. If you or your child has asthma, our resources can help you:
- Identify things that cause asthma symptoms or an attack
- Know when asthma symptoms are occurring soon enough to prevent serious complications
- Get the right medicine and devices to prevent an episode
- See your child's doctor for treatment
