Asthma and Schools

There are many important factors in manageing asthma in the schools setting. It is essentional that the parents, Schools staff and phyiscian be on the same page to help the child maintain good asthma control.

In the school setting many opportunities and resouces are available to use

1. Open Airways for Schools (3-5th graders) Add link to OAS page here
2. Asthma 101 for Faculty and Staff
3. Asthma 911 for Athletics - A program for Coaches and PE teachers
4. RCAN and local agency's Case Management
5. EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools: an interview style resource to assist schools in improving the Indoor Air Quality (www.epa.gov/tfs)
6. CDC School Health Index: www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/asthma

For more information click here

School RN link
Athletes and Coaches link
Teachers and Administration link
School Prevalence Data link

I''ve had Asthma since is was 12 yrs old. I finally feel that I''ve learned to control my Allergies and Asthma... My first asthma attack was from laughing too hard and being exposed to my allergens.. It''s been a rough road learning all that is needed to manage this chronic condition. I hope to help other families dealing with this disease by sharing my experiences and pulling the community together to make changes in the way Asthma is thought about and treated in the Finger Lakes. Asthma Control is Key!

Cindy Trubisky

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advice or treatment. Please consult your physician or health care provider.”