Asthma bronchiale is the most common and most frequent chronic illness in childhood. The global prevalence of paediatric asthma has continuously increased over the past few decades across many different countries. Andrea Banfi of Auxiliis’ “Svábhegy” Health Service Ltd states that the most important factor in cost reduction of paediatric asthma treatment is improving asthma control; and explains how carefully planned asthma management programmes can reduce the burden.