Asthma in Children

Understanding how asthma can affect your baby or child will let you take an active role in their care. Learn the symptoms and how to manage the condition.

Baby and doctor

Infant Asthma: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD

Toddler boy with asthma learns to use inhaler

Types of Asthma Inhalers for Kids

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

A Child Using Advair

Advair Asthma Treatment for Children

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD

Young boy at school coughing into his arm

Medicinal and Home Cough Remedies for Kids

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Hispanic doctor examining patient

How to Know If Your Child Has Asthma

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD

Pediatrician showing girl inhaler in examination room

What Type of Asthma Doctor for a Child?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Doctor listening to child's lungs

Causes of Wheezing That Can Lead to Child's Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

Is My Child at Risk of a Fatal Asthma Attack?

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

Male nurse explaining inhaler to boy

Wheezing Asthma Symptom in Children

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

Girls having asthma using asthma inhaler for being healthy

Understanding the Basics of Childhood Asthma

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

boy in sports vest inhaling from asthma pump, side view

Asthma Treatment & Medications for Children

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD

A child using an albuterol MDI with a spacer and mask, which can help relieve asthma symptoms.

Wheezing Isn't Always Caused By Asthma

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD

Boy with inhalation mask

RSV Virus Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

Toddler Jumping

Why Your Child Might Be Making Grunting Noises

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO