ASTHMA MANUAL FOR THE SCHOOL

A comprehensive guide for the school to:

Understand childhood asthma

Build an asthma management plan

Be prepared for asthma emergency

PRINCIPAL

(Mrs. Asha Prabhakar)

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SECTION 1

ASTHMA: AN OVERVIEW

1.1 What is Asthma?

1.2 What are Asthma Triggers?

1.3 Symptoms and How to Recognize an Asthma Emergency

1.4 Medicine for Asthma

1.4.1 Asthma Medicines: Reliever & Controller

1.4.2 Inhaler Devices for Asthma

1.4.3 How to Use Inhaler Devices Properly

1.4.4 Nebulizer for Asthma Emergency

1.4.5 How to use Nebulizer Property

1.4.6 Side-effect of Asthma Medicines

1.5 Frequently Asked Questions & Myths about Asthma

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SEC

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SECTION - 2

COPING WITH ASTHMA IN SCHOOLS POLICY AND

ACTION PLAN

2.1 Why Should Schools be Concerned About Asthma?

2.2 Asthma Policy for Schools

2.2.1 Creating an Asthma Task Force

2.2.2 Asthma Awareness & Education

2.2.3 Environment Control in Schools

2.2.4 Identification & Listing of Asthmatic Children & Asthma Buddy

2.2.5 Asthma Kit for Schools

2.2.6 Emergency response Plan for Asthma Attack in Schools

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ASTHMA QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHILDREN

Parent’s Signature ………………………..

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CHECKLIST FOR SCHOOLS TO BE ASTHMA READY