Everyone Breathe - Working With HCP

working with your healthcare provider

When it comes to asthma, the first step is to visit your child's healthcare provider when you see the first signs or symptoms that your child may have the disease. Your healthcare provider will work with you to determine if your child has asthma.

If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, or if you believe your child has asthma but it is not being properly diagnosed, you may want to seek a second opinion or ask to be referred to a specialist. It is important to choose the right healthcare provider who can answer all your questions and with whom you and your child feel comfortable.

Once you've found the right healthcare provider, you'll want to make your visits as productive as possible. Most importantly, you should educate yourself about asthma and go prepared with questions of your own. The more you know about asthma and about your child's specific symptoms and triggers, the more you'll get out of the appointment and the better you'll be able to control your child's asthma.

This section will give you tips on how to prepare for your next trip to your healthcare provider. It will also give you suggestions on exploring your options.