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(HealthDay News) -- One of the first steps toward managing your child's asthma is to recognize the allergens or irritants that can trigger an attack. Frequently, these may include dust, pet dander, smoke, exercise or polluted air.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:
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