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So You Have Asthma
Here is some basic information about asthma that should help you understand more about the disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Asthma and Physical Activity in the School
This booklet is designed to help classroom teachers, physical education teachers, and coaches help their students participate fully and safely in sports and physical activities. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Asthma Awareness: Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom
Developed for use with elementary school children, these lessons are easily integrated into a comprehensive health education curriculum and/or into science as it relates to body systems and the environment. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Breathing Difficulties Related to Physical Activity for Students with Asthma: Exercise-Induced Asthma
Details ways to help students with asthma participate in physical activity. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Environmental Health Materials & Training Tools for School Nurses
A resource of publications and initiatives aimed at incorporating environmental health into health professionals’ education and practice.
How Asthma-Friendly is your Child Care Setting
Questionnaire to determine how well a child-care setting assists children with asthma. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
How Asthma-Friendly is Your School
This questionnaire helps to determine how well a school assists children with asthma. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Is the Asthma Action Plan Working?—A Tool for School Nurse Assessment
This document is designed to assist the school nurse in assessing if students are achieving good control of their asthma. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Resolution on Asthma Management at School
This resolution from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) lists the policies that schools should adopt for the management of asthma. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
School Asthma Education Slide Set
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program slides that can be downloaded for use in computer slide shows, conventional slide presentations, or for online viewing via the website. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
School Health Index—A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
A self-assessment and planning tool for schools to use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students
This guidance document is designed to help respond to the needs of students with chronic conditions, such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, and epilepsy, in the school setting. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
Suggested Emergency Protocol for Students with Asthma Symptoms
Document provides a suggested emergency protocol for students with asthma symptoms who don’t have a personal asthma action plan. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
When Should Students with Asthma or Allergies Carry and Self-Administer Emergency Medications at School?
Document helps determine when to entrust and encourage a student with diagnosed asthma and to carry and self-administer prescribed emergency medications at school. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
EPA’s Asthma Program
EPA asthma education and outreach program with information about environmental factors—found indoors and outdoors—that trigger asthma. Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Strategies for Addressing Asthma Within a Coordinated School Health Program
Six strategies identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for schools and districts to consider when addressing asthma within a coordinated school health program. Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Communications Guide
This guide offers ideas and resources for developing and carrying out activities that communicate the benefits of participating in an indoor air quality (IAQ) management program. Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).