Restroom

Toilet - Mold

Toilet surfaces are cold so condensation may occur and mold can grow on toilet surfaces. Mold can trigger asthma symptoms for children allergic to mold.

• Wipe toilet surfaces with a damp, soapy cloth daily. Be sure to wipe the back of the toilet.

• Clean the inside of the toilet bowl daily.

• Use the exhaust fan when using cleaners in the bathroom. If a exhaust fan is not available, open the window.

• Refer to the Division of Family & Children Building Maintenance Policy  470 IAC 3-4.7-99 for general cleaning policies.

Sink - Mold

Condensation can occur on drain pipes under the sink and pipes sometimes leak. Damp or wet situations encourage mold growth. Mold can trigger asthma symptoms for children allergic to mold.

• Check drain pipes under sink for leaks and condensation. Fix leaks and wipe off condensation.

• Clean any mold growth with a damp, soapy cloth

• Refer to the Division of Family & Children Building Maintenance Policy  470 IAC 3-4.7-99 for general cleaning policies.

Exhaust Fan - Mold

Excess moisture encourages mold growth, exhaust fans reduce excess moisture. Mold can trigger asthma symptoms for children allergic to mold.

• Use the exhaust fan in the restroom during all occupied hours to prevent excess moisture.

• Use the exhaust fan when using cleaners with strong odors

Window - Mold

Excess moisture encourages mold growth. Open a window when exhaust fans are not available, this reduces excess moisture. Mold can trigger asthma symptoms for children allergic to mold.

• Open the window or use the exhaust fan whenever excess moisture is produced.

• Open the window or use the exhaust fan when using cleaners with strong odors.

• Clean any mold growth with a damp, soapy cloth.

• Be sure screens are on all of the windows and the screens are in good condition to prevent pests from entering the building.

Medicine

Children can be allergic to ANY medication and it cause anaphylaxis, a systemic reaction, with asthma like symptoms. Children with asthma can become sensitive to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Sensitivity to these drugs increases with age and asthma severity.

• Children with asthma sensitive to these drugs should avoid aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen, naproxen and ketoprofen, these drugs may cause an asthma attack.

• Children with asthma should also avoid NON-SELECTIVE Beta-adrenergic blockers because they block the receptor sites in the lungs that quick-relievers (such as albuterol) need to act upon, so that their reliever medication will not work.