The good news is that for most kids with asthma, it can be well
controlled — sometimes so well that flare-ups are rare. For many
families, the learning process is the hardest part of
controlling asthma. Between diagnosis and good control, there's
much to learn and a lot to do. Don't be surprised or discouraged
if your child has flare-ups while learning to control asthma.
Asthma control can take a little time and energy to master, but
is worth the effort! How long it takes to get asthma under
control depends on a child's age, the severity of symptoms, how
often flare-ups occur, and how willing and able the family is to
follow a doctor's prescribed treatment plan. All kids need a
doctor-prescribed asthma action plan to control symptoms and
flare-ups. Identifying and Controlling Asthma Triggers Triggers
— things that can irritate airways and lead to an asthma flare-
up — can vary from season to season and as kids get older.
Common triggers include: allergens, including microscopic dust
mites present in house dust