title: Assessment and management of the child with asthma.
abstract: The physical challenges of asthma present problems for children and their parents. Nurses can minimize the physical difficulties experienced by asthmatic children and enhance their emotional growth and self confidence by teaching and support.
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Zahr
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Connolly
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning