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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
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Teen Asthma Control Questionnaire
Age 12-17
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Asthma Control Questionnaire
Adults 18+
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Tools to Attack Asthma
The following asthma resources are helpful for kids with asthma.
Asthma Action Plan
The Asthma Action Plan is like an instruction manual for your asthma written by your doctor. It tells you what to do to manage your child’s asthma – what to do when it is well controlled, flaring up or what to do when they are very unwell. Following an Asthma Action Plan as instructed by the doctor will help prevent your child’s asthma from getting out of control.
The Asthma Action Plan should also be given to your child’s school so they know what to do if your child’s asthma flares-up.
Download an Asthma Action Plan Template
Asthma Review – Symptom Tracker
Asthma management should be reviewed with the doctor every six months for kids and yearly for adolescents and adults (unless asthma symptoms or medicine has changed).
To prepare for an Asthma Review, try to keep a diary of your child’s symptoms. You can do this in your phone calendar app, notes app or can download our symptom tracker here.
Videos
We know that sometimes kids prefer to learn from online videos, or simply from someone other than Mum and Dad – shocker! We have a bunch of videos that explain different parts of asthma and asthma management on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/AzwvM5O9ZEU?list=PL2jyrvmZlIJy55uSLK2w2eVVB1kVO8OYi
Talk to an Asthma Educator
Sometimes you need to speak to a real person to get your asthma questions answered. You can call an Asthma Educator for free on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) or book a call at a time that suits you.
Our Asthma Educators can answer all the questions you have about managing your child’s asthma, like preventer use in kids, managing asthma attacks, asthma at school, what to do post-hospital visit and so much more.
Book a call with an Asthma Educator
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Asthma Australia acknowledges the support of the Australian Government’s Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Pathology Program for the Attack Asthma Consumer Health Literacy campaign.
Roasted pumpkin and green wheat salad
Caramelised pumpkin roasted with garlic and thyme, layered over creamy yogurt and tender freekeh, finished with pumpkin seeds and fresh greens. A nourishing autumn salad with honey-Dijon dressing that's both comforting and elegant.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
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