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Child Asthma: Talking to Your Child About Their Asthma

Be open and honest with your child about their asthma condition. It is also important to help your child maintain their independence. Children do not want to be set apart from their peers just because they have asthma. However, if your child wishes to participate in an activity that could trigger an asthma attack, simply tell your child they cannot participate and explain why. Living with asthma should not result in a lack of independence, but it does mean that extra precautions may need to be taken in certain circumstances.

Young children will understand very little about their asthma condition, but once a child reaches ages 4 or 5, they can start communicating their symptoms with their parents. Encourage your young children to get involved in managing their asthma. Once a child reaches adolescence, it is important to let your child manage their asthma condition on their own, but still be available to answer questions if needed.