The videos on this page will help you better understand and manage your child's asthma. If your child shows signs of severe asthma (struggling to breathe, deep sucking movements at their throat or chest), call an ambulance immediately.
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What is asthma?
Learn more about asthma, the triggers and the signs and symptoms of an asthma episode.
Treating asthma
See how the medicines work, and how you use them to treat asthma.
Asthma action plan & Asthma first aid
Understanding your child's asthma action plan and learn what steps to take during a severe asthma episode.
Asthma in preschool children
How to use a puffer with a spacer and mask
Using a spacer with a mask for children aged four years and under.
How to use a puffer with a spacer
Instructions for a small volume spacer for children aged four years and older.
How to use an turbuhaler
How to use a rapihaler and spacer
How to use a nasal spray
Caring for your spacer
For more information
Developed by The Royal Children's Hospital General Medicine department and Creative Studio. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers.
Reviewed May 2018.
This information is awaiting routine review. Please always seek the most recent advice from a registered and practising clinician.
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