The epidemiological survey in 2000 showed that. The cumulative prevalence of childhood asthma in China was 0.25% to 4.63% (average 1.97%). In October 2008, the Chinese Journal of Pediatrics published the latest revised “Guidelines for the diagnosis and prevention of bronchial asthma in children” in China. November 14-16, 2008. At the 2nd International Summit Forum on Allergic Diseases jointly organized by the Department of Allergic Diseases of Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the American CoUege of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), Prof. Shen Kunling of Peking Children’s Hospital reminded all pediatricians of the importance of allergic diseases. Professor Kunling Shen reminded pediatricians to pay attention to several salient features when interpreting the new guidelines, and pointed out that correct diagnosis, standardized treatment, and educational management are three indispensable components to achieve the goal of childhood asthma control.