A nebulizer and compressor are used to provide nebulized medications. Learn more about nebulizers and compressors.
Learn about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting a reusable nebulizer and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do it.
Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs. Learn about the signs and symptoms, treatment and what to do after an asthma attack.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
Your child needs to take the medicine called acetylcysteine. This information sheet explains what acetylcysteine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to have the medicine called ipratropium. This information sheet explains what ipratropium does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.
A Diskus inhaler delivers asthma medicine in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Diskus inhaler.
Your child needs to take the medicine called budesonide. This information sheet explains what budesonide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A Turbuhaler delivers asthma medicine in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Turbuhaler.
Inhalers should always be used with a spacer, or aerosol-holding chamber. Learn how to use and administer a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer.
Pentamidine is a drug used to prevent a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia. This is a very serious type of pneumonia caused by an organism called pneumocystis jiroveci. This organism is only found in people whose immune system is not working normally.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salbutamol. This information sheet explains what salbutamol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sodium cromoglycate. This information sheet explains what sodium cromoglycate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salmeterol. This information sheet explains what salmeterol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called terbutaline. This information sheet explains what terbutaline does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called beclomethasone. This information sheet explains what beclomethasone does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called montelukast. This information sheet explains what montelukast does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how your child can exercise their lungs to reduce the risk of breathing problems.
Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.
Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.
