Every year, globally, an epidemic known as the “September Asthma Peak” occurs, typically during the third week of September, in which the highest number of asthma-related hospitalizations among children are recorded. By using our Back-To-School with Asthma digital resources and watching our Back-To-School with Asthma webinar (below), parents and teachers can greatly increase kids likeliness of staying well this September, and right throughout the school year.
Download the Resources
Checklist for Parents ☑️
This checklist contains practical advice and information that you should follow to help control your child’s asthma during the school year.
Guide for Teachers 📘
This short guide should be given to your child’s teacher. It contains the essential information teachers need to keep students safe while at school.
Kid’s Asthma Diary 📖
This diary should be used to help you recognize if your child’s asthma is well managed and when you should seek help from your healthcare professional.
Téléchargez les Ressources
Liste de contrôle destinée aux parents
Guide pour les enseignants
Mon Journal pour le contrôle de l’asthme
P.S., let us know if you are unable to download our resources for any reason and we’ll send you them by mail. Email info@asthma.ca for more information.
Back-To-School with Asthma: Webinar for Parents & Teachers
WATCH: Joyce Yee, Registered Respiratory Therapist & Certified Respiratory Educator, provides an informative webinar designed to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure the safety of children as they return to school, including: avoiding asthma triggers in the classroom and at home | talking to your child about their asthma | communicating effectively with your school about asthma | recognizing asthma symptoms and knowing what to do during an asthma attack.
Toni & Elias' Story
“I didn’t know initially who I needed to talk to at school about Elias’ asthma. Do I go to his teacher or to his principal?
His rescue inhaler ended up being stored in the principal’s office. It wasn’t until one day when he had an asthma episode that they realized this is very serious and his rescue inhaler needs to be with him at all times. School staff need to be more aware of how serious of a condition asthma is.”
Useful Resources
September Asthma Peak
Asthma at School
