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Living with asthma

Every day is a new chance for your child to learn and grow. Not to mention have some fun. And asthma shouldn't get in the way. Even though asthma is a condition that will be with your child throughout life, your child should be able to enjoy a healthy, active life. And we'd like to help you make that possible. This section offers useful information regarding precautions and planning you can take so that asthma doesn't hold your child back from what's ahead.

Discussing asthma with your child
Get age-appropriate guidance to help you talk to your child about his or her asthma.

Handling asthma attacks
Know what you and other caregivers should watch for and do if your child's asthma acts up.

Avoiding asthma triggers
Understand what can cause asthma symptoms to flare up so your child doesn't experience them.

Helping loved ones with asthma
Whether it's going to school or the playground, here's information to help you get your child there.

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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).