1. Keeping Children with Asthma Safe in PE

2.  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?

3.  Early Warning Signs  Persistent Cough  Breathing Difficulties  Posture Changes  Chest and Neck Retractions  Blue Lips or Fingernails Warning Signs of an Attack

4.  Long-term asthma control medications  Quick-relief medications  Medications for allergy-induced asthma Medications

5. Individual Asthma Action Plan

6.  The CDC has 6 strategies to address asthma as part of a coordinated school health program: ①Establish management and support systems for asthma friendly schools ②Provide appropriate school health and mental health services ③Provide education awareness programs for students and staff Management, Policies, and Procedures

7. ④Provide safe and healthy school environment to reduce triggers ⑤Provide opportunities safe, enjoyable physical activity ⑥Coordinate school, family and community efforts to help manage symptoms and reduce student absences Management, Policies, and Procedures cont’d.

8.  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)

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