Riley Asthma Care Center

At the Riley Asthma Care Center, we understand that asthma can be a difficult problem for patients and their families to manage. We know that poorly controlled asthma can interfere with children's school and family life, and prevent them from joining sports and other activities. We have seen how the fear of an asthma attack itself can cause children and their families to limit activities.

That is why for decades, Riley physicians and pulmonary team members have worked to improve the quality of asthma care by participating in asthma medication studies, providing state-of-the-art care, and continually striving to gain a better understanding of the impact of childhood asthma on school, sports, and family life.

Based on our broad experience treating childhood asthma, we have developed a comprehensive educational approach to asthma management that can help patients and their families take control over their asthma.

Our program, the ABCs of Asthma Management, consists of complete physical exams, lung function testing, asthma medications, and most importantly, education for patients and their families.

With the help of our experienced team of pediatric pulmonologists and allergy specialists, asthma clinical nurse specialists, pharmacologists, and respiratory therapists, an asthma management plan will be created to fit each individual child and family. The plan will meet all of the following goals:

• Preventing daily symptoms of cough and wheeze.
• Reducing exercise limitation.
• Maintaining normal daily activity levels including participation in sports and extracurricular activities.
• Preventing worsening of asthma symptoms and reducing the need for urgent office visits, emergency room visits, or hospitalizations.
• Providing optimal medications with minimal to no side effects.
• Meeting the families' and patients' expectations of complete asthma care.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a medical professional. Consult your physician about any medications, supplements or treatments you are considering, and when seeking treatment, disclose all medications you are taking or treatments you are receiving. Riley Hospital for Children, University Pediatric Associates and IU School of Medicine disclaim any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

Programs & Educational Info

SAIL: Stay Active in Life
Program designed to help you function better in daily life that includes an asthma education section. Click here to complete the SAIL Registration Form.

Asthma Overview

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