Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child’s doctor the following questions related to asthma and children:

1. Do my child’s symptoms indicate asthma?
   
   
2. What tests will you use to determine if my child has asthma?
   
   
3. What may have caused my child to develop this condition?
   
   
4. How serious is my child’s asthma?
   
   
5. What dangers does asthma pose to my child’s overall health?
   
   
6. What are my child’s treatment options?
   
   
7. How will the condition change as my child gets older? Will my child outgrow the asthma?
   
   
8. What factors may trigger an asthma attack in my child?
   
   
9. What steps can I take to reduce my child’s risk for an asthma attack?
   
   
10. What steps can I take to ensure my child’s asthma-related needs will be addressed when he or she is at school?
    
    
11. Will I have to limit my child’s physical activity level? Will my child be able to play sports?
    
    
12. Are my other children likely to develop asthma as well?
    
    
13. My child is frightened by their asthma. Can you recommend ways to calm my child’s fears?