Contains clear, easy-to-read explanations for the causes and symptoms of childhood asthma, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how best to manage it at home and school. Examines the management and treatment of asthma and its impact in each age group, from infancy, the preschool years, through the primary school years to adolescence. Being aware of the underlying causes, associated conditions, potential trigger factors as well as recommendations for appropriate management and treatment, will enable us to understand and treat a child's asthma.