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Schedule a meeting with teachers and the school nurse to discuss your
child’s condition.
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Encourage children to take their maintenance medications as
prescribed.
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Review your child’s triggers with them and encourage them to ask
their teacher for help when symptoms worsen.
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If your child is allergic to certain foods, inform school cafeteria
staff and teachers to avoid and suggest safe alternatives. If possible,
have your child bring a bag lunch to school. The child, teacher or
school nurse should have an Epi-Pen™ and know how to use it.
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Inform physical education teachers and coaches about asthma and
warning signs of an asthma attack.
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Work with your child’s school system to address their concerns about
your child’s medical needs. Provide a written asthma action plan to
better control your child’s asthma. Have this plan available to your
school personnel.
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Encourage your child’s physician to be an informational resource for
the school.
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See a physician if your child is having trouble with learning,
endurance or alertness. These symptoms may be due to side effects of the
child’s condition or medications.
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Make sure your child has their medications and peak flow meter with
them at school.
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Talk to your child’s physician about the type of asthma controller
medication your child is currently using. According to the 2002 NAEPP
guidelines, an inhaled corticosteroid is the best control medicine for
persistent asthma.
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