Teenagers and transition to adult asthma care

3) Why does my child have to go to a transition clinic?

People in waiting room

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  • This will help prepare you and your child for going to adult clinic by themselves.
  • It will help your child understand about their asthma as they get older.
  • It will help them to understand their asthma treatments.
  • It will help them to become more in control of their asthma.
  • It might take a year or more to be ready to fully transfer.