Community Pediatric Asthma Service
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic or long-term disease of the airways, the tubes that carry air into our lungs. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes that lead to airflow limitation. Asthma has many symptoms and children with asthma may experience some or all of them. Talk to your doctor about asthma if you notice your child experiencing any of the following:
- Cough in the middle of the night that often wakes you or your child up
- Cold symptoms (congestion, cough, trouble breathing) that won't go away after a few weeks
- Coughing, wheezing, trouble breathing or chest tightness after a few minutes of exercise, or during specific times of the year such as “allergy season” or cold seasons
Asthma Action Plan
The best plan is your own Asthma Action Plan. If you don’t have one, print a plan to discuss with your doctor or educator.
Devices
Common devices to deliver medicine to the lungs are often called “puffers.” Visit this section for device instructions and videos.
Information in 14 languages
We have translated our most popular asthma information into 14 languages.
Have an appointment?
Helpful resources if you have an appointment with us:
- Patient Telephone Appointment Package
- Patient Face-to-face Appointment Package
- Preparing for your appointment
- Maps to our Clinics
Confused about virtual healthcare visits? Alberta Health Services have created an information sheet for patients and families.
Have a question?
Our two most frequently asked questions.
In the News
- World Asthma Day is May 5! Click here for more information from GINA
- Young Canadians Are Vaping More Now Than in 2020, May 2022
- Why Benadryl is no longer recommended as first choice for allergy medication, April 2022
- Spring Allergy Season: Allergy season arriving earlier, Tips from Experts on How to fight Spring allergies
- Our Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary rated #7/150 for Best Pediatric Centres in the World, Newsweek, September 2021
- New Kids' Breathing video, Breathe Well Physio
- RxHelp card programs help patients to benefit from payment assistance on their medication
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Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment. If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.