Open Airways Launch Back To School Campaign
Open Airways has launched a back to school campaign to educate parents, educators and others on helping Bermudian students who suffer from asthma via a free 45-minute online course.
A spokesperson said, “Open Airways, which is an organization dedicated to helping children deal with asthma, launched a campaign to help Bermudian students who suffer from asthma attacks. Parents, teachers, coaches, and camp instructors can take the free 45-minute online course about saving a person who is suffering from asthma.
Tips for parents:
- Students with asthma should see their pediatrician every year and have a Personal Action Asthma Plan.
- Make sure their name is on the school asthma registry.
- Make sure your teacher knows your child has asthma and understands the severity.
- Always have a reliever inhaler [Ventolin or Airomir] and a spacer clearly marked in the school bag or locker. [Parents of young children will give these to the teacher for safe keeping.]
- Encourage children to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
- Ensure your child uses their preventer inhaler [usually orange, brown or purple] every day to keep their asthma away.
Tips for teachers:
- Know which students have asthma and understand the severity.
- Make sure their name is on the school asthma registry.
- Know how to recognize and respond to an acute asthma episode. [see D of H Asthma First Aid poster]
- Ensure easy access to reliever inhalers [usually Ventolin or Airomir].
- Reliever inhalers must be taken on school trips.
- Ensure the classroom environment is favourable for students with asthma.
- Open your windows every day!
- Do not allow perfume to be used.
- Do not use aerosols or sprays to clean or to freshen the air.
- Do not use plug-in air fresheners.
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