Managing Your Child's Asthma

Pediatric Basics

Teach your Kids to use a Metered Dose Inhaler

A Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) is a quick and effective method to give your kids their asthma medicines. This eight part series on Metered dose inhaler use will help you teach your older child to use an MDI. Keep in mind that a younger child will need to use a spacer and mask when using an MDI.

How to use a Spacer

A spacer can make it easier for a younger child to use a metered dose inhaler. Learn about spacer use in this seven part series.

How to use a Nebulizer

Nebulizers are used to give kids asthma medications, such as Albuterol, Xopenex, and Pulmicort. Learn more about nebulizer use in this seven part series.

Peak Flow Meter Use

A peak flow meter is a good way to help you monitor how well your child's asthma is doing. With an asthma action plan, your child's peak flow will also help you know when your asthmatic child needs his asthma medications. Learn more about using a peak flow meter.