How to Get Your Child to Take Asthma Medication Without Resistance
For any parent, watching a child struggle with asthma can be an emotional experience. You want to do everything in your power to help them breathe easy and stay healthy—but sometimes, the biggest hurdle isn’t the asthma itself, but getting your child to take their medication. If you’ve ever had to chase your little one around the room with a nebuliser machine in hand, you're not alone. Children often resist medications, especially when they associate them with discomfort, taste, or fear. But with a bit of creativity, consistency, and empathy, it’s absolutely possible to turn medication time into a smoother, even positive, part of your child’s routine. Let’s explore practical, parent-tested strategies to help your child take their asthma medication—whether it’s through inhalers, spacers, or nebulisers —without resistance. 1. Start with Education – Explain in Simple Terms Children are more likely to cooperate when they understand why they need to do something. Explain asthma in a chi...