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Asthma in Childhood

Medication issues

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss issues relating to medication. Medications, such as Ventolin and cortisone, are discussed, as well as the issue of side effects.

View 'Medication issues' transcript .pdf

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Introducing the families

Clip 1 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Members Only 2:15 min 3.1 MB
Diagnosis and acceptance

Clip 2 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Play 2:43 min 3.5 MB
Naivety, guilt & fear

Clip 3 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

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Doctors & hospitals

Clip 4 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Members Only 3:28 min 4.9 MB
Medication issues

Clip 5 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Members Only 7:21 min 11 MB
Exercise

Clip 6 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Play 3:34 min 5.2 MB
Childcare & school

Clip 7 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

Members Only 6:20 min 9.3 MB
Triggers

Clip 8 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

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Impact on lifestyle

Clip 9 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

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Support & coping strategies

Clip 10 of 12: Families & Asthma

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The future

Clip 11 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

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Words of wisdom

Clip 12 of 12: Asthma in Childhood

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