Kids Breathe Better

Dyson
Astham Foundations Australia
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Children with asthma:



  1. Understand what asthma is
    • Read Kids and Asthma section of this website
    • Visit your local Asthma Foundations website, or talk to someone on the Asthma Information Line 1800 645 130
    • Consult with your local Health Professional
  2. Understand the medication
    • Work with a health professional to work out the best medications (or medication regime) for your child
    • Make sure your child always carries their blue reliever medication with them
    • Preventer medication only works effectively if taken every day, even when your child is well
  3. Have an Asthma Action Plan
    • An Asthma Action Plan is an individualised written set of instructions on how best to manage your asthma, and is an important requisite for good asthma management
    • Develop an Asthma Action Plan for your child in consultation with your GP
    • Ensure your child's asthma is reviewed regularly, even when they are well. Visit your local GP at least every 6 months
  4. Understand what to do in an emergency

    What to do in an emergency
  5. Work with your health professional to identify triggers
    • Everybody’s asthma is different
    • It is important to identify the particular trigger/s for your child so that you can effectively manage them, thereby minimising asthma symptoms
  6. Promote Asthma Friendly Environments
    • Ensure environments where your child spends time are Asthma Friendly eg. home, childcare, school, sporting venues.
    • Call the Asthma Information Line on 1800 645 130 to find out some things you can do around your home or child's most common environments to make them asthma friendly


Did you know that approximately 50% of all schools in Australia are now Asthma Friendly?

And a further 30% are working towards this accreditation. You can check if your school is Asthma Friendly on: www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au