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Breathing health in children: asthma, wheezing and RSV
Learn about asthma and viral breathing illnesses, recognize warning signs and organize observations for the child’s clinician.
RSV and bronchiolitis
When RSV is worst, which breathing signs need help now, how to care for a baby at home, and how one RSV immunization protects infants.
Decision helper: Does my baby with RSV need help now?Asthma and wheezing in children
The green, yellow and red zones of a child's asthma action plan, how to use an inhaler with a spacer, common triggers and when to call 911.
Decision helper: What should I do about my child's asthma symptoms now?Croup and barking cough
Understand croup, barking cough and stridor. Read about nighttime comfort, clinician treatments and breathing signs that need urgent help.
Decision helper: My child has croup: do we need help now?Colds and cough medicines
A parent's guide to cold symptoms, saline and comfort measures, cough medicine age limits, and breathing or drinking problems that need care.
Decision helper: My child has a cold: should I call the doctor?Snoring and sleep apnea
Recognize nighttime and daytime signs of sleep apnea. Learn about sleep studies, tonsils and adenoids, CPAP, follow-up and breathing emergencies.
Decision helper: My child snores: should we see the doctor?Pneumonia in children
A parent's guide to pneumonia symptoms and breathing warning signs, medical assessment, antibiotics, home care and questions about cough during recovery.
Decision helper: Pneumonia or a bad cough: does my child need a doctor now?