Helping Your Child Breathe Easier

Asthma is a common condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or trouble breathing. Some children have symptoms only with colds or exercise. Others may have symptoms more often or during certain seasons.

At Laurelwood Pediatrics, we can help families recognize asthma symptoms, identify common triggers, create a treatment plan, and know what to do when symptoms worsen.

Asthma Symptoms

Asthma can look different from one child to another. Some children wheeze during illnesses. Others mostly cough, especially at night, with exercise, or during allergy seasons.

Parents may notice:

• Frequent coughing
• Coughing at night or early in the morning
• Wheezing or noisy breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or discomfort
• Trouble keeping up with activity or sports
• Symptoms that worsen with colds, allergies, weather changes, smoke, or exercise
• Needing rescue medication more often than expected

If these symptoms occur frequently or interfere with sleep, school, play, or sports, it may be time to schedule a visit.



Evaluation and Treatment

During a visit, we will talk about your child’s symptoms, triggers, illnesses, activity level, allergies, medication use, and past breathing problems. We may also discuss family history and whether symptoms occur more often during certain seasons or with certain exposures.

Asthma treatment depends on how often symptoms occur and how severe they are. Some children need medication only during flares or illnesses. Others benefit from daily controller medicine to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms.

Our goal is to help your child breathe comfortably, sleep well, stay active, and avoid unnecessary urgent visits or emergency care.

Asthma Action Plans

An asthma action plan helps families know what to do when symptoms are well controlled, when symptoms begin to worsen, and when urgent care may be needed.

Your child’s action plan may include:

• Daily medications, if needed
• Rescue medications for symptoms
• Instructions for cough, wheezing, or trouble breathing
• Guidance for illness-related flares
• Signs that your child needs medical care right away
• School or daycare instructions when appropriate

Having a clear plan can help parents feel more confident and help caregivers respond quickly when symptoms change.

Ongoing Management

Asthma can change as children grow. Symptoms may improve, worsen, or shift with seasons, allergies, exercise, illnesses, or school activities.

At Laurelwood Pediatrics, we can help monitor symptoms, adjust medications, update asthma action plans, complete school forms, and guide families through flares.

When symptoms are severe, unusual, or difficult to control, we can also help refer your child to a specialist.

We’re Here to Help

If your child has coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or asthma symptoms that concern you, you do not have to manage it alone.

The pediatricians at Laurelwood Pediatrics can help with evaluation, treatment planning, asthma action plans, medication management, referrals when needed, and ongoing support.

Helping Your Child Breathe Easier

Asthma is a common condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or trouble breathing. Some children have symptoms only with colds or exercise. Others may have symptoms more often or during certain seasons.



At Laurelwood Pediatrics, we can help families recognize asthma symptoms, identify common triggers, create a treatment plan, and know what to do when symptoms worsen.

Asthma Symptoms

Asthma can look different from one child to another. Some children wheeze during illnesses. Others mostly cough, especially at night, with exercise, or during allergy seasons.

Parents may notice:

• Frequent coughing
• Coughing at night or early in the morning
• Wheezing or noisy breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or discomfort
• Trouble keeping up with activity or sports
• Symptoms that worsen with colds, allergies, weather changes, smoke, or exercise
• Needing rescue medication more often than expected

If these symptoms occur frequently or interfere with sleep, school, play, or sports, it may be time to schedule a visit.

Evaluation and Treatment

During a visit, we will talk about your child’s symptoms, triggers, illnesses, activity level, allergies, medication use, and past breathing problems. We may also discuss family history and whether symptoms occur more often during certain seasons or with certain exposures.

Asthma treatment depends on how often symptoms occur and how severe they are. Some children need medication only during flares or illnesses. Others benefit from daily controller medicine to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms.

Our goal is to help your child breathe comfortably, sleep well, stay active, and avoid unnecessary urgent visits or emergency care.

Asthma Action Plans

An asthma action plan helps families know what to do when symptoms are well controlled, when symptoms begin to worsen, and when urgent care may be needed.

Your child’s action plan may include:

• Daily medications, if needed
• Rescue medications for symptoms
• Instructions for cough, wheezing, or trouble breathing
• Guidance for illness-related flares
• Signs that your child needs medical care right away
• School or daycare instructions when appropriate

Having a clear plan can help parents feel more confident and help caregivers respond quickly when symptoms change.

Ongoing Management

Asthma can change as children grow. Symptoms may improve, worsen, or shift with seasons, allergies, exercise, illnesses, or school activities.

At Laurelwood Pediatrics, we can help monitor symptoms, adjust medications, update asthma action plans, complete school forms, and guide families through flares.

When symptoms are severe, unusual, or difficult to control, we can also help refer your child to a specialist.

We’re Here to Help

If your child has coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or asthma symptoms that concern you, you do not have to manage it alone.

The pediatricians at Laurelwood Pediatrics can help with evaluation, treatment planning, asthma action plans, medication management, referrals when needed, and ongoing support.

Get Comprehensive Asthma Care for Your Child Today

Laurelwood Pediatrics provides thorough asthma management and personalized action plans for children in Memphis, TN. Our team helps families understand triggers, manage symptoms, and create effective strategies for daily asthma control. With over 66 years of combined experience since our founding in 1957, we deliver care you can trust.

Reach out to us to schedule your child's asthma evaluation.

How to Recognize Your Child Needs Asthma Care

Many children experience respiratory symptoms that require professional evaluation. Laurelwood Pediatrics helps identify and manage asthma through comprehensive assessment and monitoring.

• Persistent coughing, especially at night or during exercise
• Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
• Shortness of breath during physical activities
• Chest tightness or pain
• Frequent respiratory infections
• Difficulty sleeping due to breathing problems
• Fatigue or reduced stamina
• Symptoms triggered by allergens or weather changes

Schedule an appointment with our locally owned practice to discuss your concerns.

Why Your Child May Need an Asthma Action Plan

Effective asthma management requires a structured approach tailored to your child's specific needs. Laurelwood Pediatrics creates individualized action plans that empower families to handle symptoms confidently.

• Clear guidelines for daily medication management
• Instructions for handling symptom flare-ups
• Emergency protocols for severe episodes
• Trigger identification and avoidance strategies
• Peak flow monitoring instructions
• School and activity participation guidelines
• Communication tools for caregivers and teachers
• Regular follow-up and plan adjustments

Contact our team to develop a customized asthma action plan for your family.

Why Choose Laurelwood Pediatrics

Our practice combines decades of pediatric experience with modern asthma management techniques. We provide accessible, compassionate care that keeps your child healthy and active.

• Founded in 1957 with proven pediatric experience
• Over 66 years of combined clinical knowledge
• 24-hour access to an on-call nurse for urgent calls
• Existing patients can make appointments through the patient portal
• Locally owned and community-focused
• Acceptance of most commercial insurance plans
• Personalized treatment approaches
• Comprehensive family education and support

Let us help your child breathe easier and live fully with proper asthma management.

Contact Us

Laurelwood Pediatrics is ready to provide the asthma care your child needs. Our experienced team will work with your family to create an effective management plan that reduces symptoms and improves quality of life.

Contact us today to schedule your child's asthma care consultation.