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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.

If your pelvic organ prolapse is mild or doesn't bother you much, or if you have health conditions that make surgery too risky, nonsurgical treatment may be a good choice. A device (pessary) to wear in your vagina can help ease your symptoms. You may also be given certain exercises (Kegels) and asked to make lifestyle changes.

Acute bronchitis is most often caused by a viral infection. Learn about symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be mild or serious. Pneumonia is generally more common in children younger than 5 years old.

From babies to teens, a look at how children understand death.

Detailed information on important decisions to be made when a child is dying, including the right to refuse treatment, to die at home versus the hospital, advanced directives, do not resuscitate, autopsy, organ donation, palliative hospice care, and funeral arrangements.

The ultimate goal in discussing death with a dying child is to make them as comfortable as possible and address any fears. If the child is not ready to discuss death, the most helpful step parents can take is to wait until he or she is ready.

The process of grieving is often long and painful for parents, siblings, relatives, friends, peers, teachers, neighbors, and anyone that understands the loss of a child.