asthma in children

An introduction to asthma that discusses how the chronic lung disease affects life at home and school, and also describes treatment options, medications, and other related topics.

Follows Isabell, a six-year-old girl with allergies and asthma, through her daily routines and school and recreational activities.

Explains what asthma is, what causes it, and what sufferers can do to combat it.

Discusses the causes, nature, and symptoms of asthma; how it is affected by medicine, exercise, pets, and air quality; and what to do in an emergency.

A young boy describes what it is like to have asthma, what happens during an asthma attack, and how his asthma can be treated and controlled.

Provides information about asthma, a condition that affects people's breathing, looking at who gets asthma, how it starts, what happens during an asthma attack, and its treatment.

Provides information for teens about allergies and asthma, examining the biology of allergies and asthma, identifying various types of allergens and asthma triggers, and looking at tools and treatment. Includes resources for further study.

The young narrator describes life as an asthmatic, explaining causes and symptoms of asthma, and discussing ways to control the disorder to lead a normal life.

Explains asthma, what the illness is like for those who have it, what can be done to cope with it, and when there might be a cure.

A guide for children on how to live with asthma including what it is, how to cope with it, and what triggers an attack.