Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that affects 7 million children.

Maine has the highest asthma rates in the country.

Although there is no cure for asthma, it can be controlled.

With today's knowledge and treatments, most people who have asthma are able to manage the disease.

Dr. Annie Coates, one of Maine’s four pediatric pulmonologists is here to discuss how taking an active role in managing the disease with ongoing treatment and building strong partnerships with your doctor and other health care enables children with asthma to live healthy lives.