Asthma Rescue Medicine

• Start your child's quick relief medicine (e.g., albuterol inhaler or nebs) at the first sign of any coughing or shortness of breath (don't wait for wheezing). (Reason: Early treatment shortens the asthma attack).
• The best "cough medicine" for a child with asthma is always the asthma medicine.
• Follow your child's action plan for asthma attacks.
• For albuterol inhalers, give 2 puffs separated by a few minutes, every 4 to 6 hours.
• Continue the asthma rescue medicine until your child has not wheezed or coughed for 48 hours.