Asthma is a common condition that parents have lots of questions about. Explore our resources to understand what asthma is, what causes asthma, how asthma is treated and what families can expect if they have a child with asthma. Children living with asthma may receive care from a pediatric pulmonologist.
We’ve created this handy resource in English and Spanish to help patients and their families understand and navigate an asthma diagnosis.
Does your child have asthma? Learn how to manage their condition with these videos:
In our weekly class, taught by certified asthma educator Tracy Marquette, RRT, you can learn more about your child’s asthma and how to manage it. Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Junior League of Baton Rouge Family Resource Center classroom.
Our Lady of the Lake Health’s Asthma Intervention and Respiratory Education (AIRE) program can help you or your child understand and manage asthma through education, action plans, medication management and support. Whether you suspect that you or your child has asthma, or you or your child has already been diagnosed with asthma, the AIRE Program can provide a better understanding of how to live with the condition.
The program is recommended to those who:
Comprehensive assessment with Respiratory Therapist including diagnostic testing* (about one and a half hours)
*If diagnosis of asthma is not made during evaluation, then referral may be recommended to a PCP or pediatrician to another specialist.
One-on-one sessions with respiratory therapist or Board Certified pulmonologist
Topics May Include:
A physician's approval is required for enrollment in our AIRE program. In most cases, insurance will not assist in the cost of this program; however, we offer financial assistance to those who qualify. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (225) 647-8511.
Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Andres Carrion explains what asthma is, what causes asthma, how asthma is treated, and what families can expect if they have a child with asthma.
