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Treating asthma

With the right treatment, your child should enjoy everyday kid-type activities, like swimming, dancing, and just having fun. The helpful tips and tools you'll find in this section offer guidance to keep your child on the right path to treating his or her asthma.

Talking to your doctor
Your child's doctor plays an important role in asthma treatment and management. So find out what you need to know to get ready for your child's next visit.

Learning about medications
Kids spend all day learning. Now it's your chance. Get a quick lesson on common asthma treatments available and how ADVAIR 100/50 may help.

Using a peak flow meter
Learn more about this device and how it can help you and the doctor assess your child's lung function.

Asthma Action Plan
Figure out your child's peak flow meter reading "zone" so you can learn the best methods for managing your child's asthma.

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Important Information about ADVAIR DISKUS
Prescription ADVAIR won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be taken more than twice a day. ADVAIR is for people who still have symptoms on another asthma controller, or who need two controllers. ADVAIR contains salmeterol. In patients with asthma, medicines like salmeterol may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So ADVAIR is not for people whose asthma is well controlled on another controller medicine.

Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treating asthma with ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta₂-agonists for any reason. If taking ADVAIR, see the doctor if asthma does not improve or gets worse. Tell the doctor about any heart condition or high blood pressure. Some people may experience increased blood pressure, heart rate, or changes in heart rhythm. Inhaled corticosteroids as well as poorly controlled asthma may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown. ADVAIR is for patients 4 years and older. For patients 4 to 11 years old, ADVAIR 100/50 is for those who have asthma symptoms while on an inhaled corticosteroid.

Complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for ADVAIR DISKUS^® (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder).