Daily inhaled corticosteroids are a key part of the treatment for children with mild, moderate or severe persistent asthma. "The possible side effects of medication are far less important than the known effects of untreated asthma," says William E. Berger, M.D., president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

If you have a child who has asthma, there's a lot you can do to help keep the asthma under control. Here are five key suggestions to consider.

Asthma in children, especially in preschoolers, is becoming increasingly more common in the United States.

You may be wondering what questions the provider will ask or what tests and exams your child will need.

"Asthma is a disease with many triggers, including allergens and viral infections," says a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics. "But for a small set of patients, exercise is the sole trigger."

The best way to prepare the school staff to meet your child’s needs is to develop an asthma action plan.

Having asthma isn’t easy, and for most kids, neither is being a teen. Here are some common teen issues and suggestions for easing your child’s concerns.

If your child has asthma, take time to learn about the disease and how it's successfully treated.