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Kids and Asthma

Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Today, 4.8 million children have asthma. With proper understanding, good medical care and monitoring, you and your child can keep asthma under control.

In the sections below are links to information presented on a kid's level by the Asthma Wizard, as well as information for adults wanting to understand more about asthma in children.

About Asthma in Children

Asthma Treatments and Medications for Children

KIDS

Kids can Live With Asthma

Our Asthma Programs

Read about asthma programs at National Jewish:

Note: This information is provided to you as an educational service of National Jewish. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.

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