Childhood Asthma is a common condition in which the small air passages in the lungs become very narrow. (RCH guideline).
This narrowing is caused by inflammation (swelling and redness), which makes it harder for air to get into and out of the lungs. The most common symptoms of asthma are cough and wheezing.
We use medicines that need to be breathed into the lungs to help kids breathe more easily and to help prevent a severe asthma attack. If you or someone else has severe symptoms of asthma, call triple zero (000) or go straight to a hospital to seek immediate help.