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You can learn how to help control your asthma. One way is to learn about the things that make you have flare-ups. You can also learn how to know when a flare-up is on the way. The more you know, the easier it will be to control your asthma.

Read on to learn about some common asthma triggers, and how to control them.

Use this fun sheet to find your asthma triggers.

You like to stay busy and have fun. But you may be afraid asthma will slow you down. Do your best to control your asthma. Then you can do all the things you like to do! Use this fun sheet to find the best answer for each problem.

People who don't have asthma may not know how it makes you feel. Try not to get angry with them. Instead, help them learn more about asthma. If you're afraid to speak up, ask your parents what words to say. Here are some things you can say to your family, friends, teachers, and other adults.

Learn how to keep your gastrostomy tube from getting clogged by flushing it with warm water after each feeding and before and after giving any medicines.

Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that breaks a kidney stone into smaller pieces that are easier to pass. This treatment is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

You may go home the day of surgery, or you may stay in the hospital for 1 or more days. The length of your stay is based on the surgery you had.

Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. This can occur from large throat structures and other problems that block air passage.