Help Prevent My Child’s Asthma Symptoms

What is asthma symptom prevention?

Asthma Symptom Prevention




When we talk about your child’s asthma symptoms, what does that really mean? According to asthma specialists, adequately preventing your child’s asthma symptoms means that your child:

  • Experiences little to no asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath
  • Is not waking up at night or early in the morning with coughing or breathing problems
  • Doesn’t need to use rescue medicine more than two times a week
  • Can be active without having asthma symptoms

In other words, asthma symptom prevention means getting symptoms under control…and keeping them under control. After all, breathing shouldn't be a big job for little lungs.

In this section, you’ll find information on ways to help prevent your child’s asthma symptoms. Here you can learn the difference between rescue and controller medicines, how preventive medicines work, partnering with your child’s health care team, and customizing a prevention plan to help keep on top of your child’s asthma throughout the year.

Rescue and Controller/Preventive Medicines—What is the difference between rescue and controller/preventive medicines?

How Do Controller/Preventive Medicines Work?—What is the difference between certain controller/preventive medicines?

Working with My Child’s Health Care Team—How can I maintain an ongoing dialogue with my child’s health care team?

Helping to Prevent Asthma Symptoms Year Round—How can I manage my child’s inflammation and asthma symptoms during each season?

Asthma Facts

PULMICORT RESPULES is developed and approved specifically for children 12 months to 8 years of age, to help prevent asthma symptoms that could lead to an attack. PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute (sudden) asthma attack.

Important Safety Information you should know

PULMICORT RESPULES, an inhaled corticosteroid, is not a quick-relief medication and should NOT be used to treat an acute asthma attack. In studies, side effects included respiratory infection, runny nose, earache, and coughing. Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown. If switching to PULMICORT RESPULES from an oral (syrup or pill) corticosteroid, follow the doctor's instructions to help avoid health risks. Tell the doctor if your child is exposed to chicken pox or measles.

Click here for full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

References

  1. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Executive Summary of the NAEPP Expert Panel Report: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma – Update on Selected Topics 2002. Bethesda, Md: National Institutes of Health; June 2002. NIH Publication 02-5075. Also available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/index.htm.