Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma Friendly School Toolkit

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CDC and National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)
This toolkit was developed by the CDC and National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) help advocates at the district and school levels persuade people in their schools and communities of the importance of asthma-friendly schools.
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Asthma Awareness: Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom

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NAEPP School Committee
Developed for use with elementary school children, these lessons are easily integrated into a comprehensive health education curriculum and/or into science as it relates to body systems and the environment. They can also be integrated into social sciences as they relate to getting along with others and learning about community resources. The lessons include suggestions for math, art, and language
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Asthma--You Can Breathe Easier (Bilingual)

Basic text and supporting graphics create an ultra-clear explanation of what asthma is, the patterns of an asthma attack, and ways to head off attacks before they happen. This booklet shows readers how they can lead a healthy, normal life with asthma, and urges them to work with their health-care provider. 8 pages in English, 8 pages in Spanish; 5 1/2" x 8"
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Exercising With Asthma (Patient Care Skills Sheet)

Shows and tells asthma patients how to exercise safely by checking their peak flow before they exercise, taking their medications, warming up, taking breaks, and cooling down. Recommends activities to try; provides helpful tips. 50 two-sided 8 1/2" x 11" tear-off sheets per pad.
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Using A Metered Dose Inhaler (Patient Care Skills Sheet)

Provides step-by-step instructions on using a metered dose inhaler. Colorful illustrations clearly depict proper techniques. Note spaces encourage patients to record health-care-provider instructions, type of medication, puffs per canister, and more. 50 two-sided, 8 1/2" x 11" tear-off sheets per pad.
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HelpingYour Child Manage Asthma; A Parent's Handbook

This hands-on book gives parents the tools and information they need to help their child enjoy a full, active childhood. It includes easy-to-reference sections that cover everything from what asthma is and its effects on children to triggers, medications, and special situations. Encourages children to play an active part in managing their asthma with worksheets that help them track their peak flow
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How Adults can Manage Asthma; A Self-Care Handbook

Shows asthma sufferers the way to a healthy, active life! This interactive guide motivates readers to control asthma by working with their health-care provider, sticking to their medication program, and monitoring their condition. Workbook pages help them develop treatment, exercise, and smoking-cessation plans; track medications; record peak flow readings; and control triggers. Includes step-by-s
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