In The Zone
from Shine Newsletter, Winter 2007
If your child has asthma, it's important to learn these different levels of asthma to help prevent your child's condition from getting worse.
Green Zone
Where your child should be every day, experiencing no asthma symptoms and taking regular medications.
Yellow Zone
Early symptoms of asthma may occur (wheezing and coughing); your child may experience difficulty sleeping and performing normal activities; rescue medications should be added to regular medication.
Red Zone
Your child needs urgent medical care; symptoms include frequent, severe cough, severe shortness of breath, wheezing, trouble talking or walking. Go to the emergency room or call 911.
Source: www.kidshealth.org
