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By Mayo Clinic staffIt can be stressful to manage a chronic condition such as asthma in your child. Keep these tips in mind to make life as normal as possible:
- Encourage normal play and activity. Don't limit your child's activities out of fear of an attack. Work with your doctor until you're confident that the asthma is under control.
- Make treatment a regular part of life. If your child has to take daily medication, don't make a big deal out of it — it should be as routine as eating breakfast or brushing teeth.
- Be calm and in control when facing asthma symptoms. Don't get rattled if you see asthma symptoms progressing. Focus on the asthma action plan and involve your child in each step so that he or she understands what's happening.
