Spring is one of the worst times of year for asthma attacks. An authority with Norton Children’s Hospital takes a look at the problem and explains what you need to do to keep your kid out of the emergency room. Asthma is the leading chronic disease, afflicting 1 in 10 Kentucky children and resulting in thousands of hospitalizations. Jenita Lyons with Norton Children’s Hospital says managing the disease regularly is the key to preventing an attack. Maintenance medication should be taken as prescribed even when a child is feeling okay. Parents need to eliminate asthma attack triggers like tobacco smoke, pet dander, and molds. For more information, go to nortonchildrenshospital.com and search “asthma.”