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This hands-on book gives parents the tools and information they need to help their child enjoy a full, active childhood. It includes easy-to-reference sections that cover everything from what asthma is and its effects on children to triggers, medications, and special situations. Encourages children to play an active part in managing their asthma with worksheets that help them track their peak flow

Put this CD in the hands of people newly diagnosed with asthma to help them stay positive, motivated, and in control of their condition. Guides viewers in identifying triggers and reducing exposure, discusses different medications and how they help, and explains steps for using inhalers and peak-flow meters effectively. Also discusses the four levels of asthma severity, potential consequences of u

Through an engaging family-centered story, this booklet teaches parents and other caregivers how to manage childhood asthma. Helps readers understand and accept their responsibility in controlling their child's asthma, and shows them how to work closely with health-care providers to ensure that adequate care is received. Teaches how to identify symptoms, explains ways to avoid triggers, and tells

Up-to-date photographic illustrations make this an appealing and effective tool for managing asthma. Logbook pages provide space for patients to record peak flow readings, track medications and their side effects, and document symptoms and triggers. Includes a checklist of common triggers; explains how to take peak flow readings; and features an asthma management plan to be completed by the patien

Managing asthma effectively is easier with the help of this reminder card's chart for creating a personalized asthma action plan. Chart divides fill-in areas for peak flow readings and medications into segments identified as "under control," "caution," and "medical emergency" so that card carriers can quickly determine the proper action to take. Also includes areas to write in health-care provider

Parents get the key facts about asthma, including the increased potential consequences of the disease for African Americans. Affirms that children with asthma can have a normal life with proper treatment, lists "triggers" and symptoms, and gives tips on helping a child with asthma feel less stressed about the condition. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8"

This handy, colorful folder addresses asthma in children and the fact that asthma may be prevented, diagnosed, and managed. Causes of asthma are discussed, as are warning signs of an asthma episode and information on steps to take, including medications that may help your child. Basic factual information is presented clearly and concisely in an easy-to-read photo format. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8"

Identifies symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe asthma attacks, and lists appropriate actions to take for each. Includes space for readers to document their own most common early warning signs ahead of time for quick comparison during attacks. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8".

When a child's asthma is under control, he or she is ready to learn. This booklet stresses the importance of parents, school staff, and health-care providers working together to support a student's asthma management plan, including what key information should be in that plan. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"