Asthma is a condition that leads to narrowing of the airways of the lungs. Find out about how to manage asthma and what to do if your child has an asthma attack.
There are different types of medicines to treat asthma in tamariki. The medicines your child needs will depend on their symptoms and how often they get them. Ask your doctor to fill out an asthma action plan for your child so you know what medicines they need to take and when.
A spacer is a clear plastic tube that helps deliver asthma medicine to the right place. Younger tamariki may need help to use a spacer, but as they grow older, they will be able to use a spacer themselves.
Many tamariki have only mild asthma. But any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do if your child does have an asthma attack.
Some tamariki get asthma symptoms between asthma attacks. These symptoms are called interval symptoms. If your child has lots of interval symptoms, they may need a regular preventer inhaler. Or, they may need an increase or a change in their asthma treatment. Talk to your doctor.
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