Childhood Asthma Resource Hub

Free webinar: Childhood Asthma

Join our free Childhood Asthma webinar this Asthma Awareness Week (8 May, 1-2pm) to help parents and carers better understand and manage asthma. Hear from expert speakers on symptoms, triggers, diagnosis and treatment, alongside practical advice for day-to-day care. Learn how to use inhalers correctly, support your child at school, and respond confidently to asthma attacks.

If you’re worried about your child’s asthma, you don’t have to manage it alone. Our free Asthma Adviceline connects you directly with specialist nurses who can support you with everything from managing symptoms and flare-ups to understanding medications, triggers, and your child’s Asthma Action Plan. Whether you have a quick question or need reassurance, we’re here to help — call 1800 44 54 64 and speak to someone who understands.

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Asthma and children

Information to help you and your child life a full and active life with asthma, symptom free.

Managing your child’s asthma

Effectively managing your child’s asthma can help in reducing asthma symptoms, improve their quality of life and prevent asthma attacks/flare-ups.

Symptoms and diagnosing asthma in children

Asthma symptoms vary in children and can depend on the age of the child.

Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma Action Plan helps manage asthma effectively. All children and adults with asthma should complete one with their GP or asthma nurse.

MART Asthma Action Plan

A MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) Asthma Action Plan helps manage your asthma by outlining daily care and steps to take if symptoms worsen.

Combination inhalers

These inhalers contain a mixture of preventer/controller medication with a form of slow-acting reliever medication.

Asthma Summer Camp (July 4-5, Portlaoise)

The Respiratory & Allergy Department at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise and the Asthma Society of Ireland are delighted to announce a FREE two-day ‘Asthma Camp’ taking place on 4–5 July 2026 in Portlaoise.

Designed for children aged 6–10 years with a diagnosis of asthma, the camp aims to help young people better understand their condition through fun, interactive, and active learning. By combining education with play, the programme supports children in building confidence to manage their asthma effectively and achieve optimal asthma control for life.