An asthma attack happens when a child can’t get enough air into their lungs, they may cough and wheeze. The checklist below will help you understand what is happening and what action to take. Stay with them and send someone to get their spacer and inhaler. Reassure your child and try to keep them calm. […]
Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the lungs causing the airways to narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be distressing for you and your child. It may cause breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. What causes asthma? It’s not clear exactly what causes asthma, although it is likely to be a combination […]
Asthma inhalers and medicines must be used regularly to help control asthma. A preventative inhaler should be taken every day as prescribed. A reliever inhaler should be taken as needed. If your child is using their reliever inhaler more often than usual, consider arranging a review with their doctor or nurse. Make sure your child […]
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent asthma attacks. Triggers can be different for each child and it is important to identify what triggers their asthma. Around the home House dust mites, pets, mould and pollen can be a trigger for people with asthma. Pollen comes from trees, grasses and […]
It is important that you and your child understand asthma and the medicines prescribed to help control it. You may need to help your child make any necessary changes to their lifestyle. Asthma reviews All children and young people with asthma should have at least a yearly review, which is usually carried out either by […]
It is important that children and young people with asthma, and their families, understand the condition. Their doctor or nurse should provide information and support about asthma. Children and young people should receive regular asthma education, either in school or via their GP or asthma nurse. Resources and support are available to parents and carers […]
An asthma action plan is a written management plan agreed with your child’s doctor. If your child has an asthma plan they are four times less likely to have an asthma attack that requires emergency hospital treatment. The asthma action plan should help you recognise when your child’s symptoms are getting worse and give you […]
Watch a series of short films about asthma care for children and young people The difference between asthma and wheeze in children videos In this series, Dr Mando Watson from St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington explains the difference between asthma and wheeze in children, and explains what to do if your child has asthma or […]
Resources and information for children, young people and the parents and carers of children and young people with asthma in London. This section sets out what children and young people should expect from asthma care in London and includes practical resources that parents and carers can use to help their child to manage their asthma. […]
Better care across the system for children and young people with asthma Our comprehensive asthma toolkit has been designed to offer tailored information for London’s children and young people, parents and carers, healthcare professionals, school staff and others. Navigate the toolkit using the icons below. Our work to transform the care of children and young […]