The Learning Process

The good news is that for most kids with asthma, it can be well controlled — sometimes so well that flare-ups are rare. 

For many families, the learning process is the hardest part of controlling asthma. Between diagnosis and good control, there's a lot to learn and a lot to do.

Don't be surprised or discouraged if your child has flare-ups while learning to control asthma. Asthma control can take a little time and energy to master, but is worth the effort!

How long it takes to get asthma under control depends on a child's age, the severity of symptoms, how often flare-ups occur, and how willing and able the family is to follow a doctor's prescribed treatment plan.

All kids need a doctor-prescribed asthma action plan to control symptoms and flare-ups.