How your child’s asthma affects you and the rest of your family

1) Asthma in your family

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You will know that when your child has asthma, the rest of the family may also be affected in some way and the whole family has to accept are living with the changes this may bring. Each family member can be affected in different ways.

As a parent you want to do the best for all the family but you will be affected too.

The following pages may give you ideas to think about and reflect on for your family. No family and no child is perfect all the time.