When your child is diagnosed with asthma the wealth of information, lifestyle change and worry for their health can be overwhelming. Here you’ll find information specifically tailored to help you and your child life a full and active life, symptom free.
Asthma affects around one out of every five children in Ireland. Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be well controlled. Children whose asthma is well controlled can lead happy, healthy lives.
Poorly controlled asthma can have a big impact on a child’s health, as well as their ability to play and learn. Uncontrolled asthma causes children to miss school, can lead to hospitalisation, and, although it is rare, in a small number of cases children can die from asthma.
Our Asthma and Your Child booklet gives parents and guardians the information they need to control their child’s asthma and ensure their asthma won’t stop them leading a happy, healthy and active life. In this booklet you will find information about all aspects of asthma management. You can download a copy here.
Find out more about symptoms and diagnosis, and how to manage your child’s asthma below.
