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Attack Asthma | Kids | Asthma Australia
Why Attack Asthma?Having a child with asthma can feel uncertain – but together, we can change that. By taking the right steps, you can feel more confident and in control, so that asthma doesn’t control your child. |
Here’s how you can Attack Asthma:
Prevent symptoms before they start
Using a daily preventer can help reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks your child experiences.
Be aware of the things that trigger their symptoms and have a plan for how to deal with them.
Be proactive
Book an asthma review with your doctor every six months to keep your child’s asthma under control and make sure they have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan.
Monitor your child’s symptoms and overall health, and work with your doctor to ensure the treatment plan is achieving your goals.
Participate
Be actively involved in your child’s care – work with doctors and care providers as a shared decision-maker.
Ensure you are using your devices correctly – you can practise this together with your child to gain confidence.
Discuss your treatment goals with your doctor, including what your child wants their life to feel like when they have control of their asthma.
Get your child’s asthma score
It can sometimes feel like your child’s asthma has gone from being totally under control one day, to being severely flared-up the next! Our online tests can help you to understand how well your child’s asthma is going at the moment. When you finish the test you’ll get an asthma score – well controlled, not well controlled or very poorly controlled, and recommended steps to take based on your child’s result.
If your child is under 12, you will need to complete part of the test with them.
Childhood Asthma Control Test
Age 4-11
Start the Childhood Asthma Control Test Today and Attack Asthma
Teen Asthma Control Questionnaire
Age 12-17
Start the Teen Asthma Control Questionnaire and Attack Asthma
Asthma Control Questionnaire
Adults 18+
Start the Asthma Control Questionnaire Today and Attack Asthma
Ask The Experts - Asthma Australia
Join asthma experts Paediatric Respiratory Specialist Associate Professor Shivanthan Shanthikumar & Asthma Nurse Ms Sarah Guenther for a live discussion on Asthma Attacks and oral steroids in little ones. In this free 1 hour webinar, you'll learn: • How oral steroids help your child during an asthma attack. • The risks of using oral steroids and what the "toxic threshold" means for kids. • Effective ways to prevent asthma attacks to keep your child playing freely. This is your chance to get answers directly from the experts. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, giving you a chance to ask your questions about managing your child’s asthma.
Arlene Lawrence
School Nurse/Wellbeing