Asthma is the leading cause of hospital visits and missed school days in children, according to the National Institute of Health. A chronic condition, pediatric asthma requires continual care to prevent serious, life-threatening asthma attacks.

In recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May, a Geisinger expert offers advice on how to manage your child's asthma. According to the Respiratory Health Association, more than 9.5 million U.S. children under age 18 are living with asthma...