Asthma Symptom Prevention Tools

Tools you can use to help prevent your child’s asthma symptoms

If your child has asthma, it’s important that you keep track of his or her condition and treatment, and communicate regularly with your child's doctor and other caregivers. These asthma symptom prevention tools are designed to help you do just that, so you can help prevent your child’s asthma symptoms.

  • Asthma Symptom Tracker
    This asthma symptom tracker will help you keep track of your child’s asthma symptoms and asthma triggers between doctor’s visits. It’s a great tool to help make sure you haven’t missed anything when you talk to your child’s doctor. Print and complete this tool before your child’s next doctor visit.
  • 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 your child’s doctor help you to manage your child’s asthma, and also tell 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.
  • PULMICORT RESPULES Refill Reminder
    Refilling your child’s PULMICORT RESPULES prescription on time is a crucial step in preventing their asthma symptoms. However, when you’re busy with life’s daily activities, sometimes the smaller jobs—like prescription refills—can be easily overlooked.
  • Sign up to receive regular refill reminders by e-mail to make remembering a bit easier.

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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.