Asthmatic Children at School

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells play a role, in particular mast cells, eosinophils and T lymphocytes. In susceptible individuals this inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough particularly at night and/or in the early morning.

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Asthmatic Children at School

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If your child has asthma, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver suggests you make sure the school is properly alerted to your child's condition:

- Ask your doctor for a written action plan for the school. This should include your child's asthma medications, emergency telephone numbers, and a list of things that make your child's asthma worse.

- Give a peak flow meter, spacer and rescue medicine to the school nurse.

- Have your child or a teacher take medicines along on field trips in case of flare-ups.

- Keep in touch with school staff about managing your child's asthma, even if everything appears to be fine.

(Published at www.spiritindia.com on Monday, June 27, 2005)
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