Tuesday, May 6, 2014

World Asthma Day is an annual awareness-raising event organized and sponsored by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). For more information please visit http://www.ginasthma.org/World-Asthma-Day.

World Asthma Day, 2014

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways

Asthma is a SERIOUS disease that can’t be cured but can be CONTROLLED

World Asthma Day, 2014

Asthma is common – but it is

Under-recognized and Under-treatedA child who gets colds w/ coughs that tend

to lingerA child who has to limit her activities

because of shortness of breath or coughing during or after exercise

A child without cold symptoms who coughs at night

World Asthma Day, 2014

How do I know if my child’s asthma is “controlled”? Kids w/asthma should be able to live a healthy

life and participate in all activities The goals of asthma treatment include:

No missed school days because of symptoms No missed gym classes or recess No ER visits or hospitalizations Minimal unplanned office visits The ability to participate fully in all activities except during

an acute exacerbation

World Asthma Day, 2014

If your child has asthma, be sure she has her quick relief inhaler and spacer w/ her at all times – especially for any trips, hikes, sports, exercise or sleepoversEven kids who have been symptom-free for

months or years can experience a sudden asthma attack

World Asthma Day, 2014

Asthma Control-The “Rule of Two’s”:If your child with asthma is:

Coughing at night> 1-2 times/month orNeeding albuterol or other rescue inhaler> 2

times/week orHas a cough that lingers for > 2 weeks ->-> She needs to see her physician to

discuss the possibility that her asthma is under treated.