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To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on croup, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth croup animation in their preferred language. 

Some tamariki get asthma symptoms between asthma attacks. These symptoms are called interval symptoms. If your child has lots of interval symptoms, they may need a regular preventer inhaler. Or, they may need an increase or a  change in their asthma treatment. Talk to your doctor.

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO) is a rare condition that causes tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) to have difficulties with their swallowing tube (oesophagus). The treatment for eosinophilic oesophagitis is medicines and/or changes to your child's diet.

A spacer is a clear plastic tube that helps deliver asthma medicine to the right place. Younger tamariki may need help to use a spacer, but as they grow older, they will be able to use a spacer themselves.

Many tamariki have only mild asthma. But any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do if your child does have an asthma attack. 

There are different types of medicines to treat asthma in tamariki (children). The medicines your child needs will depend on their symptoms and how often they get them. Ask your health professional to fill out an asthma action plan for your child so you know what medicines they need to take and when.

In a series of videos, high school students talk about managing asthma, playing sport and what to do when they have an asthma attack.

Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisone for an asthma attack.

Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisolone for an asthma attack.

Information about the use of montelukast for the prevention of asthma. 

Asthma is a condition that leads to narrowing of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include wheeze, cough and difficulty breathing.

Croup is a viral illness in young tamariki (children) which causes narrowing of the upper airways. Croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so don't hesitate to get medical help.