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Questions for Parents
to Ask at School

Does the school have a
no-idling policy?

Does the school enforce a
no-smoking policy?

Does the school use
green cleaning methods
and products?

Does the school practice integrated pest management (IPM)?

Does the school have a physical education plan
for children with asthma?

Does the school have a asthma emergency plan? Is it well-understood?

Is there a wellness program?

Parents and Caregivers

Is your child's asthma under control? Asthma control is like a three-legged stool that cannot stand unless all three legs are in place. To control asthma it requires:

  1. having a good medical asthma-control plan
  2. reducing or avoiding triggers in the environment
  3. building a support team in and out of school

Parents, families and communities have a vital part to play in the school system. For your child to lead a normal active life without limitations, all three components must be in place.

It is not easy to know when a child with asthma needs to stay home from school. Here are a few tips for helping your child achieve the success at school.

• Be sure your child takes asthma medication according to his/her medical plan and brings it to school everyday.

• Always report to the school nurse when your child is absent due to asthma symptoms or if you are concerned about possible symptoms.

• Ask the teacher to help your child keep up with schoolwork. Too many missed school days can cause a child to suffer academically.
Because your child attends an AFSZ school, you can be confident that the school understands the special needs of asthmatic children and has the skills and training to handle asthma emergencies.
Questions from Parents Like You
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