Keeping Children with

Asthma Safe in PE

A chronic lung disease that affects the airways

Causes inflammation

Reacts to “triggers”

Results in insufficient air circulation

Affects 24.6 million Americans, including 7.1 million

children

What is Asthma?

Early Warning Signs

Persistent Cough

Breathing Difficulties

Posture Changes

Chest and Neck Retractions

Blue Lips or Fingernails

Warning Signs of an Attack

Long-term asthma control medications

Quick-relief medications

Medications for allergy-induced asthma

Medications

Individual Asthma Action Plan

The CDC has 6 strategies to address asthma as part of a coordinated school health program:

① Establish management and support systems for asthma friendly schools

② Provide appropriate school health and mental health services

③ Provide education awareness programs for students and staff

Management, Policies, and Procedures

④ Provide safe and healthy school environment to reduce triggers

⑤ Provide opportunities safe, enjoyable physical activity

⑥ Coordinate school, family and community efforts to help manage symptoms and reduce student absences

Management, Policies, and Procedures cont’d.

American Lung Association’s comprehensive approach to asthma management in schools

provides the framework and tools needed for schools to create a long-term, sustainable plan for school-wide asthma management

Asthma Friendly School Initiative (AFSI)

http://www.webmd.com/asthma/asthma-symptoms-7/slideshow-asthma-attack

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf

http://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/Resources/files/SGL_spring03.pdf

http://www.lungusa.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/asthma-friendly-schools.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-medications/AP00008

Works Cited