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Assess symptoms of a possible case
Step 1.
Does the student have asthma?
Recommended action: Working in collaboration with parents, use the Does My Child Have Asthma? form (E-2) to assess the frequency or severity of common symptoms. Relay results to the student's healthcare provider.
Recommended action: Administer the Impact Asthma's Asthma Assessment Program (E-1), an interactive multi-media program and form that guides parents and students (ages 7-12) through the most common symptoms of asthma. (2024 Update: Use this website to view the video vignettes.)
Does the student have asthma?
Recommended action: Working in collaboration with parents, use the Does My Child Have Asthma? form (E-2) to assess the frequency or severity of common symptoms. Relay results to the student's healthcare provider.
Recommended action: Administer the Impact Asthma's Asthma Assessment Program (E-1), an interactive multi-media program and form that guides parents and students (ages 7-12) through the most common symptoms of asthma. (2024 Update: Use this website to view the video vignettes.)
Track impairment with a diary of symptoms/events
Step 2.
How are symptoms changing over time?
Recommended action: Provide parents/students with the Asthma Symptom Diary (E-3) to track symptoms/events and peak flow data. The results are to be shared by the parent with healthcare provider to assist with asthma diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
How are symptoms changing over time?
Recommended action: Provide parents/students with the Asthma Symptom Diary (E-3) to track symptoms/events and peak flow data. The results are to be shared by the parent with healthcare provider to assist with asthma diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
Measure peak flow and FEV1 at school
Step 3.
How does lung function compare to normal (or expected) values?
Recommended action: Use a peak flow and / or a FEV1 meter to measure lung function and record results using FEV1 and Peak Flow Record (E-8). Training is available from Asthma Ready Communities on how to reliably measure lung function.
How does lung function compare to normal (or expected) values?
Recommended action: Use a peak flow and / or a FEV1 meter to measure lung function and record results using FEV1 and Peak Flow Record (E-8). Training is available from Asthma Ready Communities on how to reliably measure lung function.
