HELP CONTROL ASTHMA TRIGGERS

Asthma is the number one chronic disease among students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Over 6,500 students in CMS have been diagnosed with asthma. Asthma also is the number one reason for school absence for children with chronic diseases nationally, with over 10 million days missed per year.  On average there can be between 1-3 asthmatic students or teachers expected in every classroom.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO HAVE ASTHMA?

Asthma can make it very hard to breath.   To listen to children describe what it is like to have an Asthma episode  click here: >01_Fish_60.mp3<.  

HOW CAN YOU HELP MINIMIZE ASTHMA?

What can you do?  Watch this 30 second Asthma public service video to see what you can do to start reducing asthma triggers >fight-eng-30.mpg<.  Having a good indoor air quality environment is very important to minimize the potential for asthma episodes.  The indoor air quality tips for teachers' webpage has a number of suggestions for improving air quality in classrooms.

There are many triggers for asthma in the environment.  Keeping rooms clean; free of odors including masking agents, perfumes, air fresheners; minimizing dusts and animal dander helps reduce the risk of asthma issues in the classroom. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the CMS Asthma Program by clicking here >>>> CMS Asthma Program <<<<