What will my child's doctor ask me at the doctor's visit?

In the past week or two, what breathing problems did your child have, when and how often?

• Was the breathing trouble during the night or during the day?
• How bad was the breathing trouble (gasping for breath, not able to catch his/her breath, couldn’t talk)?
• Has your child ever had breathing problems or asthma before? When?
• Do asthma or allergy problems run in the family?
• Does your child have allergies?
• What happens when your child has colds or respiratory infections?
• What have you observed as possible triggers for the breathing problems?
• Does your child have breathing problems when he or she plays or is being active?
• Does your child already take asthma medication? If so, which ones?

If you have asthma or are taking medications for breathing problems, bring your own medications to show the doctor