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Practical issues for parents
© Crown copyright 2014 Take extra precautions to reduce risk from triggers – avoiding sprays, air fresheners, more frequent laundry, vacuuming, avoiding food allergy triggers. Strain on finances –...
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Older children
© Crown Copyright 2009 Older children in the family: May feel responsible for a younger child with asthma. May resent having to watch out for the child with asthma. May be overprotective of their...
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Life changes for your child
© Crown copyright 2009 From teenage years to their twenties your child’s life changes significantly. They may have exams, leave school, start work, be unable to find work, start new relationships,...
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Medication
© Crown copyright 2009 As your child gets older they should be able to gradually, over time, take control and responsibility for their asthma including medication. What can you do if you think your...
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Checks before your child starts to exercise
Inhaler Check with your GP or asthma nurse for any limits or precautions you should be aware of before your child starts to exercise. If their asthma is well controlled there should be no reason why...
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During exercise
© Crown copyright 2010 It is normal for your child to: Breathe harder and faster but they should recover at rest. Their heart rate will increase. They will feel hot and sweaty. They will look flushed...
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Choosing which exercise
© Crown copyright 2010 Exercise need not be expensive. You and your child can walk or run for free and this is a good activity to start with if they have not exercised for some time. Choose exercises...
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Tips to help your child – what to do when they are anxious
© Crown Copyright 2013 Stay calm and look relaxed even if you are feeling anxious too. Your child’s anxiety will be worse if they know you are worried. If you can, take the child to a quite room away...
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Checks before you start exercise or activity
Inhaler Check with your GP or asthma nurse for any limits or precautions you should be aware of before you exercise. It is important to seek medical advice prior to starting any new sports/gym...
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During your exercise
© Crown Copyright 2009 It is normal to: Breathe harder and faster but you should recover at rest. Your heart rate will increase. You will feel hot and sweaty. You will look flushed and pink. You must...
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