There’s no cure for asthma, although some asthmatic children who wheeze only when they have colds or upper respiratory tract infections outgrow the tendency to wheeze over time. In general, asthma is thought to be a lifelong condition, although the frequency and severity of symptoms may change as your toddler grows. More…

There’s nothing you can do to fully prevent your toddler from developing asthma if it’s in his genes. And you won’t know whether your child will be asthmatic until he shows consistent symptoms, such as wheezing and constant coughing. That said, you may be able to minimize the severity of your child’s symptoms or delay the onset of his asthma until he’s older (and his lungs are bigger and stronger) if you do the following : More…

Drugs known as controllers are used to prevent asthma attacks. These include inhaled steroids, which can help reduce inflammation and swelling and prevent your toddler from wheezing. You would give your toddler daily inhaled steroid medicine using either an MDI or a nebulizer, depending on the steroid prescribed by his doctor . More…

Your doctor will probably prescribe one or more drugs for your toddler. Drugs known as quick relievers are used to stop an asthma attack. These fast-acting medications relieve the spasms in the airway, making breathing easier. More…

If your toddler has asthma, you’ll want to work with his doctor to develop a strategy for preventing and dealing with asthma attacks. More…