This expanded edition includes research on asthma treatments and medications for children and advocates a family approach to promote the well-being of children and controll symptoms of asthma. It also includes information on non-medical treatment, such as relaxation and visualization.

This comprehensive yet accessible self-help approach to asthma pulls no punches in describing what an asthma attack is, but, talking straight to kids, Weiss is encouraging about managing the condition. Chapters explain ways to identify and avoid personal triggers (house dust, smoke, animal dander, etc.), recognize warning signs, handle medication, and better deal with an attack when it occurs. Illustrations.