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Friday, November 20, 2009
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Are you an asthma suffer?  Manage your asthma or COPD with great ideas from people like you.Start here.

Asthma in Children

Childhood Asthma Basics

Asthma in Infants and Children

Dr. Fred Little gives his insight on asthma and children. Included: asthma and wheeze in children, the methods for diagnosing asthma in children, and an overview of childhood asthma's impact and prognosis.
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If Your Child is Already Diagnosed...

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    Childhood Asthma Treatment
    Learn the difference between breath-actuated inhalers, dry powder inhalers and nebulizers -- and what these asthma medications can do for your child.
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    Childhood Asthma Prognosis
    What is the long-term outlook for asthma in children? What does this mean for your child's future in school and the workplace? Find out here.
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    Childhood Asthma Medicine: Quick-Relief
    Your doctor may prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for asthma attacks. Find out more information on quick-relief medications here.
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    Long-Term Relief Medication for Children
    Taken regularly, long-term relief medication can ward off asthma attacks. Find out more about this type of medication for children here.

If You Think It Might Be Asthma...

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Illustrated How-To

Using An Inhaler

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If you need to teach your child how to use an inhaler, read up on the process here. This link will take you through step-by-step instructions and images depicting inhaler use.
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