Back-to-school checklist for parents of children living with asthma

The Oakland Press – Staff Writer

For parents of children with asthma, getting ready for school requires additional steps. Asthma accounts for more than 10 million lost school days every school year. If you know a child with asthma, you may be concerned about his or her activity in sports and at recess, especially if the child’s asthma is exercise-induced. With better management, children are able to stay safe and active. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools. (more)