One in five children has asthma, and summer can be a particularly tough time for those kids.

That's why parents need to make sure they take the proper precautions.

Children with asthma can be exposed to triggers, like outdoor allergens, poor air quality, and chlorinated swimming pools.

With so many summer activities going on, paediatrician Dr. Dennis Gurwitz says it's also a time when kids miss doctor's appointments and forget to take medications.

"For children, when you take a break from your medications and need to be on a daily controller therapy for asthma, you're allowing inflammation of the lungs to run wild and you'll have trouble eventually controlling your asthma," he said.

But symptoms can be well controlled, he said.

For those with hay fever, limit your child from exercising outdoors when pollen counts are high.

Have your child always carry their asthma inhaler, so they're prepared for any triggers, and get them to drink plenty of fluids.

And around a campfire, children prone to asthma should sit farther back so the smoke does not irritate their lungs.

"One who is doing well, those symptoms are well controlled, can lead a fully active lifestyle," said asthma specialist Dr. Sande Okelo.

With proper management, and treatment, parents can help to ensure their children breathe easier so they can enjoy summer fun.

Do kids grow out of their asthma?

It's felt that about two thirds of kids can outgrow their asthma, but those who also have allergies or moderate to severe symptoms will likely carry the tendency with them for life.

What about summer travel for those with asthma?

If you or your child have been told you have asthma at any time, it's important to know that asthma is not an all-or-nothing condition. It's a continuum. At any time your condition can vary from minimal to severe, depending on the number and combination of triggers. So even if you don't have symptoms, when you travel you should take your inhalers with you.

So for example, exposure to cigarette smoke or air pollution, forest fire smoke can trigger asthma, as can unexpected exposure to pets when visiting relatives.

Having uncontrolled asthma can be dangerous, and can even cause permanent damage to your lungs.

And you have a drug recall to tell us about tonight?

Health Canada has issued an immediate voluntary recall for a type of morphine tablets. If you're taking ratio-morphine SR tablets in 15 milligram, 30 milligram, or 60 milligram tables, stop taking these tablets and see your doctor right away for an alternative.

The recall comes after a report suggested the tablets may contain double the dose as prescribed -- and could potentially lead to accidental overdose.

With a report from CTV British Columbia's Dr. Rhonda Low