Management of Childhood Asthma

watch this videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpB9_S2wTNo&t=24s
These tips can put you on the right path.
1.Have a plan and stick to it. Your child should have an asthma action plan
2.Take medicines as prescribed through spaceror a huff and puff kit.
3. Identify and avoid triggers. 
4.Make sure your child gets a yearly flu vaccine. 
5. Use peak flow meter for asthma monitoring 
6. Know the signs of a flare-up.
7. Know what to do for a severe flare-up.
8. never panic and parents should understand the disease and self management plan

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