Childhood Asthma: Webinar recording

Chaired by Eilís Ní Chaithnía, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, this webinar features Dr Louisa Owens, Paediatric Respiratory Consultant at Children’s Health Ireland, and Respiratory Nurse Specialist Ruth Morrow. The session covers what childhood asthma is, how it is diagnosed and treated (including MART for older children and teenagers), common symptoms and triggers, the importance of asthma reviews and Asthma Action Plans, and practical advice on day-to-day asthma management, inhaler technique, school supports and responding to asthma attacks.

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Asthma and children

Information to help you and your child life a full and active life with asthma, symptom free.
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Managing your child’s asthma

Effectively managing your child’s asthma can help in reducing asthma symptoms, improve their quality of life and prevent asthma attacks/flare-ups.
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Symptoms and diagnosing asthma in children

Asthma symptoms vary in children and can depend on the age of the child.
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Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma Action Plan helps manage asthma effectively. All children and adults with asthma should complete one with their GP or asthma nurse.
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MART Asthma Action Plan

A MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) Asthma Action Plan helps manage your asthma by outlining daily care and steps to take if symptoms worsen.
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Back to School Hub

Everything you need to help your child return to school with asthma safely, confidently and ready to learn.

Useful resources & links (for parents)

Useful resources & links (for shcools/teachers)

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