Expert Advice

Chances are, your child’s health care team plays an active role in helping you do everything possible to manage his or her asthma. From the doctor, nurses, physician’s assistants and office staff, to the school nurse and pharmacist, there are a variety of resources you can tap into for helpful advice.

But, when it comes to your child’s asthma, no amount of expert advice is ever too much. In this section, you can learn from other experts who provide useful advice about important topics like managing asthma from day-to-day; juggling work, family, and asthma treatments; and preparing for an emergency room (ER) visit.

Get Asthma Answers from a real “Dr. Mom” – As both a pediatrician and mom of 4 children, 3 of whom have asthma, Dr. Donna Backus, MD provides useful advice for managing your child’s asthma while also juggling work and family life

Before, During and After a Trip to the ER Bradley Chipps, MD explains what signs to watch out for to determine if your child needs emergency treatment and what to do if a trip to the ER is necessary

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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.