Your Child’s Asthma: Is It Under Control?
If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, your child’s asthma may not be under control. With the right plan, asthma can be controlled. Following all instructions and working with your child’s doctor is the best way to control your child's asthma.
Question 1
Does your child need to use their quick-relief inhaler more than 2 times a week (other than before exercise)? If the answer is yes, talk with your child’s doctor.
Question 2
Does your child wake up at night with asthma symptoms more than 2 times a month? If the answer is yes, talk with your child’s doctor.
Question 3
Has your child needed to take oral steroids more than 2 times in the past 12 months? If the answer is yes, talk with your child's doctor.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Chelsey Schilling BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Jessica Gotwals RN BSN MPH
Date Last Reviewed:
6/1/2025
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