How to Develop Good School Asthma Management Guidelines
The main principles of school asthma management guidelines should:
- Recognise that asthma is an important condition affecting many school children and welcome all pupils with asthma.
- Ensure that children with asthma participate fully in all aspects of school life including PE and sports.
- Recognise that immediate access to reliever inhalers is vital.
- Ensure records of children with asthma and the medication they take are kept.
- Ensure the school environment is favourable to children with asthma.
- Outline what to do in the event of an exacerbation of asthma.
- Work in partnership with all interested parties including school staff, parents, doctors, nurses and children to ensure the school asthma management guidelines are implemented and maintained successfully.
