The only thing that seemed to do them any good was asthma medicine, and lots of it.

Some conditions, such as osteoporosis, can become worse when you use asthma medicines.

To help you and your child remember, understand the reasons people don't take their asthma medicines.

The following table describes how asthma medicines may be delivered.

You might need to increase other asthma medicines as directed by your doctor.

Most, but not all, asthma medicines are safe to use during pregnancy.

A number of your child's asthma medicines can be taken using an inhaler.

A mother calls her son over and pours asthma medicine into his mouth.

Children or teens may be embarrassed about having to take asthma medicine.

After she took asthma medicine, she was able to talk.