School

Much of the day-to-day responsibility for managing asthma falls on the child and their parents. However, because of the time spent in school, school staff can become a partner in the management of the disease. Their active participation through Peak Performance USA, with the help of the respiratory care practitioner, in a partnership with the physician, child and parents can help the child participate fully in school activities.

An educational program for school and community on asthma, asthma triggers and asthma management.

We are just starting to set up our program.

The current project is located in San Antonio, Texas and involves five elementary campuses within the North East Independent School District where asthma prevalence rates are above the district average of 12% . These schools are considered economically disadvantaged and where asthma may be negatively impacting the students in meeting their full academic potential due to loss of instruction time and/or absenteeism. This is based on several metrics: prevalence rates, aggregate inhaler usage.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Improvement Program in Tangipahoa Parish Schools to Prevent Asthma

School nurse