Making a few changes around your home can help you limit your child's exposure to common asthma triggers and allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites, and mold.
Inhaled steroids are generally well-tolerated and safe at the recommended dosages, even when taken for prolonged periods. However, like all medications there may be side effects.
This video demonstrates how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer and a mask, including when and how to prime it, when and how to take your inhaled medication with a spacer, and more.
This video demonstrates how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer and a mouthpiece, including when and how to prime it, when and how to take your inhaled medication with a spacer, and more.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects millions of children nationwide. Yet with proper management and avoidance of the triggers that cause flare-ups, it doesn't have to rule your child's life.
AAAI is an international society for patients and healthcare professionals that provides expert resources including condition content, advocacy tools and more.
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.
ATS is the world's leading medical association dedicated to advancing the clinical and scientific understanding of pulmonary diseases, critical illnesses and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Find health and education resources, including brochures and fact sheets, environmental health topics, science education for kids K-12, and a website for Kids.
This is a joint effort of the PA Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania State University that aims to educate the public about the concept of integrated pest management.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides information to help protect the health of all Philadelphians and to lead healthy lives. Philadelphia residents can get medical care at many health centers throughout the city.