Millions of children in the United States suffer from asthma. This chronic lung disease makes it hard to breathe--which can be scary and confusing. This book equips readers with the tools they need to understand asthma and manage its symptoms. Armed with information, readers can make good choices to stay healthy and avoid asthma triggers. This book introduces readers to all the essential information they need to feel supported and positive about their life with asthma. Photographs of real kids support the text, making readers feel not so alone in dealing with this disease. Readers will gain valuable tools to handle their asthma and get the help they need to live the life they want.