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To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on croup, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth croup animation in their preferred language. 

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with asthma can get symptoms between asthma attacks. These are called interval symptoms. If your child has interval symptoms often, talk to your health professional. 

A spacer is a clear plastic tube that helps deliver asthma medicine to the right place. Younger tamariki (children) may need help to use a spacer. As they grow older, they'll be able to use a spacer themselves.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) have mild asthma. Any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do.

In a series of videos, high school students talk about managing asthma, playing sport and what to do when they have an asthma attack.

Asthma is very common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). With good asthma management, tamariki can enjoy the activities they like to do.

Croup is a viral illness in young tamariki (children) which causes narrowing of the upper airways. Croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so don't hesitate to get medical help.