Teaching Students to Self-Manage their Asthma & Allergies

As our children grow and move through developmental stages, it’s important to know appropriate teaching strategies for each stage.  Join us as we discuss preschool through high school and lead each child towards independence in their care. UPDATE: This video is a few years old. It may or may not be current. _______________________________ Speaker: Sally Schoessler _______________________________________________________________________________________ ASTHMA AND CHILDREN Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects your lungs and airways. It causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Asthma can be life-threatening if not treated properly. We all know how important it is to manage asthma the right way, but did you know that asthma is common among children? More than 6 million children have asthma in the United States. About 90% of those children developed asthma before the age of 6. Asthma is more common in children with allergies, eczema, or hay fever. If you have a child diagnosed with asthma, work with your child's pediatrician to create an Asthma Action Plan. This will help you and your child manage asthma, avoid triggers and prevent symptoms. More from the Allergy & Asthma Network: Latest news articles: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/ Asthma articles: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... What is an asthma attack? https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Asthma medication and treatment: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Asthma and exercise: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what...