What is Asthma?
What part of the body does asthma affect?
The lungs
What is wheezing?
High-Pitched Whistle Sound
First thing to do if a student has respiratory distress in school
Notify the nurse!
Definition of an asthma trigger
Anything that will start or worsen an asthma attack.
If you are out of the building and a student experiences respiratory problems, you will do what?
Call 911 - even if they don't have a history of asthma!
What happens to airways during an asthma attack?
Become inflamed or swollen
What is one complaint a student might have who is having a problem with asthma?
Shortness of Breath
Do all students have an asthma treatment plan?
No - but all students with asthma should!
Name three common household triggers
Dust, Mold, Outside Allergens
What should a teacher look for on an approved CBI form before leaving the building?
Is there any medication or emergency forms that need to be taken with you.
Why is mucous a problem in asthma?
Increases and blocks the airways
What is nasal flaring?
When you see the nostrils flaring in an attempt to get air in.
First line of defense against an asthma attack.
Avoid Triggers!
Name two techniques to use in the classroom to decrease triggers for asthma students.
NO spraying of aerosols, like air fresheners
Reduce clutter to reduce dust/dust mites.
Can asthma be controlled -
Most common time for asthma attacks
May, September, October and November
Are symptoms all the same for all students?
No, they can vary among students and among episodes for individual students.
Two types of treatment the nurse may use to treat an asthma attack.
Inhaler or nebulizer
What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management
What is the name of the group that helps set standards and coordinates and provides education and resources in NJ?
NJ Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition
Definition of Asthma
Long-term chronic lung disease that can be controlled but not cured.
Four signs of a lifethreatening asthma attack.
Constant chest pain, chest tightness, shortenss of breath and coughing.
Can all students carry their asthma medication?
No, they must have parent and MD permission and show ability to use their treatment correctly and responsibly.
Name one thing Gateway does as part of IP program
Orkin visits on a regular basis
What position should you put a student in who is having difficulty breathing?
However they are comfortable - do not make them lay down.