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Answering these questions about your child's asthma will help you know if it's under control. If it's not, your child's doctor can help.

A peak flow meter can help you monitor your child's asthma. Learn about using a peak flow meter.

Help kids learn how asthma works with this easy-to-understand piece.

An AV canal defect is a large hole in the center of the heart. This heart defect can usually be treated with surgery.

Tricuspid valve atresia, the tricuspid valve is absent or blocked off. This affects how oxygen-rich blood is delivered to the body.

Your child may need a cardiac catheterization if a heart problem is suspected or to follow a known heart problem. It may also be needed if your child is being prepared for heart surgery and information on the heart is required before treatment.

Your child may need to have a heart problem treated using interventional cardiac catheterization. Learn the risks and what to expect.

Radiographic studies, such as a cardiac MRI and cardiac CT scan, are called imaging tests. They allow the healthcare provider to check for problems in the heart. The tests are painless and noninvasive. Your child's healthcare provider will discuss with you why your child needs one or both of these tests.

If your child has dizziness or has fainted, you may be very worried. But most of the time, this is not a sign of a major health problem.