Working with My Child’s Healthcare Team
Maintain an ongoing dialog
One of the most important things you can do for your child with asthma is to work closely with his or her health care team. Don’t hesitate to stay involved and try to talk regularly with your child's doctor. This is one of the best ways you can help your child take care of his or her asthma-related breathing problems.
Health care is a team effort
Always remember that, in addition to your child’s doctor, there are many other people who can help. This includes nurses, physician assistants, or your pharmacist. Take every opportunity you can to communicate with each of the members of the health care team. They are all there to help you take care of your child.
Here are a couple of resources to help you talk to your child’s doctor about asthma*:
- Asthma Symptom Tracker
This asthma symptom tracker will help you keep track of your child’s asthma symptoms and triggers between doctor’s visits. It’s a great tool to make sure you haven’t missed anything when you talk to your child’s doctor.
- Doctor Visit Checklist
This doctor visit checklist provides practical tips for maintaining an active dialogue with your child’s doctor. It will help you prepare for your child’s next visit and includes a list of possible topics you may want to discuss with the doctor.
- Asthma Symptom Prevention Plan
This asthma symptom prevention plan is designed to help you track your child’s individual symptoms and triggers, and also tells you and other caregivers about when and how to use your child's rescue and controller asthma medicines. Plus, it helps you know when to call your child's doctor and when you need to seek emergency care.
*These resources are to be used as a reference only and should not be used in place of consultation with your child's health care provider.