Parkland Hospital
Parkland Hospital
Employee Screening Survey
Careers
Donate Now
MyChart
Vendors
Español
Search
Search
Spanish button
Main Navigation
About Us
Patients & Visitors
Health Information
Get Involved
Information for Medical Professionals
Help
About Us
Patients & Visitors
Health Information
Get Involved
Information for Medical Professionals
Home » Health Information » Asthma in children
Decrease Text Size  Increase Text Size
Printer Friendly Version
Email A Friend
Home
MyChart login
Navigation Shadow
right side ribbon
street sign
Find us...
5200 Harry Hines Blvd. , Dallas , TX 75235
  • Map
  • Driving directions
  • Parking
  • DART directions
  • Campus map
address
I'm trying to contact...
  • connect with a hospital unit or department
  • 214-590-8000
  • email us
  • locate a patient
  • connect with a hospital unit
  • 214-590-8000
  • schedule an appointment with our clinics if you are a new patient
  • 214-590-5601
  • praise staff or hospital
  • report patient care issues
  • 469-419-0820
  • email us
  • help with financial issues
  • registration and payment
  • 214-590-4900
  • read more
  • provide spiritual or emotional comfort
  • 214-590-8512
  • learn more
  • provide support for MyChart
  • Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7p.m
  • 214-590-7000
  • register for a community event or Parkland speaker
  • 214-590-1152
  • read more
  • provide information about Parkland jobs
  • 214-590-8073
  • read more
  • Call 911 in emergencies
  • 214-590-8362
  • Learn more
  • provide information on products and equipment
  • 214-590-4600
  • provide supplier information
  • 214-590-4600
clock
Hospital hours
  • Visitation hours may vary by floor
  • 214-590-8000
  • Main Retail Café: Mon - Sun | 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Starbucks Café: WISH Building | Mon - Fri | 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Park Market Café: Mon - Fri | 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. | Sat -Sun | 7 p.m. - 4 a.m.
  • Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Always open
  • Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • 214-590-8831
  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Daily | Open 24 hours
  • Daily | Open 24 hours
  • Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: Closed
  • Holiday hours may be different
Clinics
Our clinics
Pay My Bill
Parkland Financial Assistance
Right Ribbon
glyph
Related Documents
little glyph
Community Health Needs Assessment 2022
glyph
Related Links
little glyph
What is Parkland MyChart?
glyph
Medical Excellence
little glyph
Level I Trauma Center
little glyph
Stroke Center
little glyph
Burn Center
little glyph
Orthopaedics
little glyph
Epilepsy Center
little glyph
Cancer Care
little glyph
Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
little glyph
Women & Infants Services
Health Information
Stop the Flu
COVID-19
To Your Health
Better Health
Asthma in children
Hypertension
Mindful Meals
Sexual Health
Community Health Needs Assessment
Home > Health Information > Asthma in children

Asthma in children

Asthma is a condition that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. The airways are the passages that lead from the nose and mouth down into the lungs. This is how we breathe.

When asthma symptoms get worse, it is called an asthma attack. When this happens, it can be difficult for your child to breathe. Asthma attacks can range from minor to life threatening.

Asthma cannot be cured, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help to control your child’s asthma symptoms. It is important to keep your child’s asthma well controlled so that asthma does not cause problems for his or her daily life.


What are the signs or symptoms?


Symptoms may be different for each child. Common symptoms include:
  • Wheezing (breathing with a whistle or rattle sound)
  • Trouble breathing (shortness of breath)
  • Nighttime or early morning coughing
  • Frequent or severe coughing with a common cold
  • Chest tightness

How is asthma diagnosed and treated?


This condition may be diagnosed based on:
  • An exam by a provider and review of medical history, and
  • Lung function test to measure the flow of air in the lungs. In this test, you breathe into a device, called a spirometer. It measures breathing and does not hurt.

Treatment may include fast-acting or rescue medicines. These quickly relieve asthma symptoms. They are used when needed and provide short-term relief. Some patients who have poorly-controlled asthma could use daily preventative medications – doctors can help determine if this is needed.


Flu and asthma in children

Asthma can make it difficult to breathe. The flu virus can also make it hard to breathe. Don’t risk your child getting both! The flu shot is the BEST protection. Find a Parkland location near you! No appointment is needed and there is no cost to you.

Teach your child about why the flu shot is important with the Let’s Talk About Flu Coloring Book (English and Spanish PDF).


How can I get help for asthma at Parkland?

  • Make an appointment at one of our community clinics. Find a location near you.
  • Call 214-266-4000 to make an appointment
  • Request an appointment online with Parkland MyChart, the online patient portal. Go to MyChart.pmh.org
  • Email a Parkland Community Health Worker at CHW@phhs.org for help getting asthma care.

Get help by text message

Sign up for Parkland’s asthma text message program to get appointment reminders, asthma health tips, reminders to refill medicines and more. The information and reminders will help you take care of your child’s asthma.

Keep your child well with the power of a text message:
  • Learn more about asthma
  • How to care for asthma
  • Reminders about healthcare
Sign up today!
Text @asthma to 844-721-0839

Except for message/data rates, the text program is free to eligible patients.

Learn more about Parkland's asthma text program: English PDF / Spanish PDF

Learn more about asthma, download and share:

  • Asthma in children - English PDF / Spanish PDF
  • Parkland's asthma text program - English PDF / Spanish PDF
  • Let’s Talk About Flu Coloring Book - English and Spanish PDF
  • Hand Washing Coloring Page for younger children - English PDF / Spanish PDF
  • Let’s Talk About Flu for older children - English PDF / Spanish PDF


glyph
Related Documents
little glyph
Community Health Needs Assessment 2022
glyph
Related Links
little glyph
What is Parkland MyChart?
Quick Links 
I want to...
small glyph See patient care services
small glyph Find out if I am pregnant
small glyph Get a birth certificate
small glyph Get my medical records
small glyph Pay my bills
small glyph Fill out paperwork
Essential Links
small glyph Community Relations
small glyph Paying for your services
small glyph Quality information
small glyph Board of Managers
small glyph Leadership team
small glyph Texas Medicaid Waiver
small glyph Vendors
External Links
Parkland Foundation
Parkland Health Plan
PCCI
Parkland Links
small glyph Contact Us
small glyph Privacy Policy
small glyphMedia Policy
small glyph Ethics & Compliance
small glyph Price Transparency
small glyph Site Map
 Employee Screening Survey
 Careers
Donate Now
MyChart login
Vendors
Español
Footer Parkland Hospital Logo

   
Footer Address
5200 Harry Hines Blvd. , Dallas , TX 75235
Footer Phone
214-590-8000
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Linked In
Pinterest
YouTube
Google Plus
Affiliate Organizations
Poison Center
Copyright 2023 Parkland Health
Loading... Loading...