Inhalers and medicines How is asthma treated in children? Find out how asthma inhalers and other medicines can help your child’s asthma symptoms. Common concerns about your child’s medicines It is OK to have questions about your child’s asthma medicines - we answer the most common queries that parents of children with asthma have. Help your child use their inhaler If your child needs to use asthma inhalers, here’s a guide through the stages - from using a facemask on a young baby to making sure older children use the correct inhaler technique. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Did you find this information useful? Yes No Why? We use your comments to improve our information. We cannot reply to comments left on this form. If you have health concerns or need clinical advice, call our helpline on 0300 222 5800 between 9am and 5pm on a weekday or email them. Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 8 March 2023 Next review due: 8 March 2024