School

Teachers and other school staff will play an important role in controlling your child's asthma. Meet with your child’s teachers, coaches and school nurse to talk about your child’s asthma. Give them a copy of your child’s Asthma Action Plan. Explain how to read the plan, medications and what to do during an asthma attack. Check your child’s inhaler for medication weekly. Have a back-up inhaler to use.

Make a checklist of documents to bring and questions you want to ask. Print the Asthma School Checklist to take with you. Take a tour of the School in Breatheasyville to learn more about controlling asthma in schools.