US Medical Term · maternity
Pediatric Asthma
Asma pediátrica
Also: Asma en niños (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Pediatric Asthma |
| Spanish (Español) | Asma pediátrica |
| Chinese (中文) | 兒童氣喘 |
| Korean (한국어) | 소아 천식 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hen suyễn ở trẻ em |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pediatric asthma |
| Portuguese (Português) | Asma pediátrica |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคหืดในเด็ก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 小児喘息 |
What it means
Pediatric asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, coughing (especially at night), chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is the most common chronic disease of childhood in the US, affecting about 6 million children. Triggers include allergens (pet dander, dust mites, mold), respiratory infections, cold air, and exercise. Treatment involves two main types of medications: quick-relief (rescue) inhalers for sudden symptoms, and long-term controller medications (such as inhaled corticosteroids) to prevent attacks. An asthma action plan helps parents and schools respond correctly when symptoms worsen.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My child wheezes every time she gets a cold — could this be asthma?
Mi hija silba al respirar cada vez que se resfría — ¿podría ser asma?
When should my child use the rescue inhaler versus the controller inhaler?
¿Cuándo debe usar mi hijo el inhalador de rescate versus el inhalador controlador?
What are the most common asthma triggers we should try to avoid at home?
¿Cuáles son los desencadenantes de asma más comunes que debemos tratar de evitar en casa?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
J45 AsthmaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026