In a cross-sectional study of 48,118 pediatric primary care encounters, e-cigarette-only household exposure was associated with more asthma flares and activity-related symptoms.
News|Articles|August 6, 2025
- August 2025
- Volume 41
- Issue 5
Planning and communication: Keys to helping children with asthma in school
Author(s)Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
Fact checked by: Morgan Ebert, Executive Editor
Pediatric experts emphasize the importance of asthma action plans, medication readiness, and school-based support to help children with asthma stay healthy and active during the academic year.
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As of the 2024 school year, asthma was one of the leading causes of school absenteeism and is a leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States, according to the CDC. As children prepare for another year of learning, it is estimated that in a classroom of 30 children, 3 are likely to have asthma, with increased numbers among low-income populations.1
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