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Videos Mar 27, 2025

Winning the Fight Against Asthma

Children's Wisconsin 1 minute read

CJ is 6 years old and he has severe asthma. Everyday things a kid enjoys — running, jumping and playing — can trigger a serious attack. But he’s not alone. 

Uncontrolled asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It’s also the #1 preventable reason why kids end up in the hospital. That means missing school, missing friend and missing childhoods. 

Every child’s asthma triggers are different, like every home and community. Watch this video to learn more about CJ’s story and how the world-class asthma team at Children’s Wisconsin isn’t just treating symptoms — they’re meeting kids in their homes, neighborhoods and schools so kids can stop worrying about their asthma and get back to being kids.

 
Children's Wisconsin knows kids need healthy families and strong communities to live well. That’s why we develop services and community partnerships designed to support children and families where they live, learn, work and play.  View more articles from Children's Wisconsin

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