Be prepared to help your doctor better treat your child by knowing the answers to these questions:
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
