Additional Resources

Two Main Types of Asthma Medicine

AstraZeneca, the makers of Pulmicort Respules® (budesonide inhalation suspension), has also developed an innovative and exciting program called AsthmaKidCare™. This is for parents and caregivers of children with asthma, and includes newsletters, treatment tools, advice, games, and a lot more.

You can sign up for the AsthmaKidCare program, and if you have any questions, be sure to speak to your doctor or any member of your child’s health care team. Remember, they’re there to answer your questions, talk through a problem, and hear your concerns. Be sure to talk to them regularly about your child’s symptoms, and to review your asthma symptom prevention plan regularly.

And if you’re struggling with how to speak to your health care team, relax. We’ve provided a list of questions to help get you started.

  • 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. Print a blank form and bring it to your child's doctor. Ask him or her to complete the form so that you can have an individualized prevention plan for your child.
  • 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.

Click on Beth, Sandra, or Dave above to learn how they keep their child's asthma under control.

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.