Resources for Families

At Children’s National, we understand that families have many questions about their child’s asthma condition and care. In addition to any resources your provider may give you, our online resources can also support your ongoing treatment journey.

Common Asthma Triggers (PDFs)

• Allergies and Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• Asthma Friendly Cleaning Options (English) (Spanish)
• Asthma Management at Daycare (English) 
• Asthma Triggers at School (English) 
• Colds and Flu (English) (Spanish)
• Facts about the Flu and Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• HEPA Filter Information (English) 
• Mold and Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• No Pets Sign (English) (Spanish)
• No Smoking Sign (English) (Spanish)
• Pests and Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• Pets and Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• Safe Sleeping Zone (English) (Spanish)
• Smoking and Asthma (English) (Spanish)

Medication and Device Instructions (PDFs)

• How to Use a Diskus (English) (Spanish)
• How to Use a Twisthaler (English) (Spanish) 
• How to Use an Inhaler and Spacer (English) (Spanish)
• How to Use an Inhaler and Spacer with Mask (English) (Spanish)
• Priming and Care of Devices (English)
• Why Use an Inhaler? (English) (Spanish)

Related Information (PDFs)

• Anaphylaxis Action Plan (English) 
• Asthma Action Plan (English) (Spanish)
• Asthma and Your Lungs (English) 
• Asthma: A Guide for Patients and Families (English) (Spanish)
• Family Goals for Managing Asthma (English) (Spanish)
• Signs of an Asthma Flare-Up (English) (Spanish)
• Tips and Reminders from your Clinic Visit (English) 
• What is IMPACT DC? (English) (Spanish)