keeping children with asthma safe in pe
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Keeping Children with Asthma Safe in PE. What is Asthma?. A chronic lung disease that affects the airways Causes inflammation Reacts to “triggers” Results in insufficient air circulation Affects 24.6 million Americans, including 7.1 million children. Warning Signs of an Attack. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Keeping Children with
Asthma Safe in PE
A chronic lung disease that affects the airways
Causes inflammation
Reacts to “triggers”
Results in insufficient air circulation
Affects 24.6 million Americans, including 7.1 million
children
What is Asthma?
Early Warning Signs
Persistent Cough
Breathing Difficulties
Posture Changes
Chest and Neck Retractions
Blue Lips or Fingernails
Warning Signs of an Attack
Long-term asthma control medications
Quick-relief medications
Medications for allergy-induced asthma
Medications
Individual Asthma Action Plan
The CDC has 6 strategies to address asthma as part of a coordinated school health program:
① Establish management and support systems for asthma friendly schools
② Provide appropriate school health and mental health services
③ Provide education awareness programs for students and staff
Management, Policies, and Procedures
④ Provide safe and healthy school environment to reduce triggers
⑤ Provide opportunities safe, enjoyable physical activity
⑥ Coordinate school, family and community efforts to help manage symptoms and reduce student absences
Management, Policies, and Procedures cont’d.
American Lung Association’s comprehensive approach to asthma management in schools
provides the framework and tools needed for schools to create a long-term, sustainable plan for school-wide asthma management
Asthma Friendly School Initiative (AFSI)
http://www.webmd.com/asthma/asthma-symptoms-7/slideshow-asthma-attack
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
http://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/Resources/files/SGL_spring03.pdf
http://www.lungusa.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/asthma-friendly-schools.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-medications/AP00008
Works Cited