Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic lung condition. Most of the time, children who have asthma feel okay. But during an asthma attack (also known as an "episode"), it becomes harder to breathe. Although there is no cure, asthma can be controlled. Talk to your doctor about how to prevent and treat asthma attacks.

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled.

Asthma Center

At the Children's Asthma Center, we treat each patient as an individual and work closely with parents and primary care providers to determine the best treatment plan. Our center features specialists who are trained in pediatric allergy and immunology, asthma, pulmonology and respiratory therapy.

Meet Antwan

Fourteen-year-old Antwan “Twan” Watson-Robinson has been named a 2009 Miracle Child by the Children's Miracle Network to represent the hundreds of thousands of patients who are treated at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta annually. Twan was diagnosed at a young age with asthma and severe allergies but has overcome this diagnosis with courage and expert care. Watch his story by visiting the CMN Miracle Kids page and clicking on the "Antwan's Story" button.