Maintaining an Active Dialogue with Your Child’s Health Care Team

Maintaining an Active Dialogue with Your Child’s Health Care Team

When Ben was diagnosed with asthma, I had a ton of questions. In the middle of the night things would come to me that I needed to ask the doctor. But, every time I got in that office, I forgot. I could never remember them.

I started keeping a notepad with all my questions, so no matter where I was, I had a place to write them down, and I would take it with me to the doctor. It made it a lot easier to talk to—actually have a real conversation with—his doctor and his nurses. Everyone has been unbelievable with helping us. His doctor really likes that I know so much about Ben’s asthma. She feels like we’re real partners in keeping him well.

  • 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.


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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.

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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.