What are the goals of asthma therapy?
The goals of asthma therapy are to: • Be free from asthma symptoms day or night • Have the best possible lung function • Be able to participate fully in any activity of your choice • Not to miss school, preschool or usual activities • Not to cause a parent/guardian to miss work or usual activities to care for a sick child • Not to need emergency visits or hospitalizations for asthma • Minimize side-effects from medications
