Children with moderate to severe persistent asthma, including those with asthma attacks more than once daily, asthma symptoms at night more than once a week, or asthma attacks that affect activities and sleep, may have irregular and recurrent symptoms until adolescence. Such symptoms may affect quality of life and even cause death. This study explored the self-management experiences of children with asthma in Hualien City, Taiwan, based on the views expressed by their parents.