"Dealing with Asthma at School”
FOR AIR WEEK OF August 19, 2005

Asthma attacks can happen anytime, anywhere -- even in school. Have you helped your school be prepared?

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the Children’s Health Minute, presented by this station and TexCare-- connecting families with CHIP and Children’s Medicaid.

Asthma attacks can happen anywhere. So, it's important to help the school staff be prepared to respond to your child's asthma.

Find out when and where the school nurse will be available and who handles emergencies if a nurse is not there.

Put your child's asthma treatment plan in writing and share it with the school. Talk to your child's school about how to respond to asthma symptoms and avoid asthma triggers. Know the school's policy about students carrying inhalers. With teamwork, everyone can breathe a lot easier.