The Asthma Society of Ireland says Ireland is not 'asthma safe' for children.
Today marks World Asthma Day, and the Society's new report finds three out of four parents experience anxiety about managing their child's asthma.
A quarter of parents say they struggle with the cost of their child's medication.
Asthma Society of Ireland Chief Executive Sarah O'Connor says attitudes around the condition need to change.
"A child with asthma already knows the fear of not being able to catch their breath.
"I think Covid has brought home a little bit to all of us to broader society of what that can possibly mean for a child - that it's deeply unhealthy, it's not safe, it's not positive and it doesn't promote good public health or childhood health outcomes."
