CHILDREN & TEENS
If you or someone you know has asthma, you probably have many questions. There are a lot of children with asthma out there. In fact, the American Lung Association estimates that at least 8.9 million youth under 18 have asthma. In a classroom of 30 children in the U.S., 2 probably have asthma. You are not alone!
Like others, you may be wondering:
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What you really need to know so you can control your asthma, instead of it controlling you
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How to deal with friends, parents, classmates, teachers or others when talking about asthma
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How you can do all the things you enjoy doing, even with asthma.
Check out these websites for more information:
Have Questions?
School, Sports And Other Activities
Smoking (Don't Go There)
Meeting Other Kids And Teens
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Asthma Busters:
On-line support for kids ages 7 to 14.
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STAR Program:
Based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, in Lebanon, NH, the STAR (Steps Toward Adult Responsibility) provides a variety of resources and support for adolescents with a chronic physical health condition.
