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Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan

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Maintaining good day-to-day asthma control is the key to keeping symptoms at bay and preventing asthma attacks. With a written asthma action plan, it's easier for you to measure whether your child's asthma is under control — and it lets you know exactly what steps to take when it isn't.

Using an asthma action plan is especially important if your child has moderate to severe asthma or has had a serious asthma attack in the past. Here's how to get started.