In some cases, chronic asthma will require that a child go to the emergency room or stay at the hospital overnight. Dr. Ronald Teufel, a pediatric hospitalist with a special interest in asthma, talks about the importance of preventative care which could alleviate a trip to the hospital, and also discusses the role of the team of doctors at MUSC that ensures the child is receiving high quality care and will assist in improving the quality of life for an asthmatic child.