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Asthma

With changes in weather and spring now upon us, it is a time of year for ASTHMA flare ups.   Some helpful support for parents is available through Asthma Australia.  If your child has asthma a reminder to have an updated Asthma Management Plan in place with your childs doctor and remember to notify us at SMPPS and provide us with an updated copy of your childs Ashma Plan.

Asthma Australia

Asthma Australia provides information or education on their 1800 line. Parents can also Book a Call with an Educator.   Contact Asthma Australia for Support and Advice

 

We have a video people with asthma or parents can watch: 

 

Webinar - Living well with asthma

 

Here is a basic link parents might find helpful: Asthma Basics for Children

 

Parents can also monitor their children’s asthma using this tool:

 

Asthma Control Test 

 

The following information resources may also be helpful.  

What triggers asthma

What is hay fever

Treatment of hay fever

Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Plan

Asthma Action Plans and why you need one

Puffer and spacer -4 breath

Knowing Asthma First Aid

Having an asthma review with your doctor

Smarter Oral Steroids

Breath Retraining

 

If you have any questions in the future, call Asthma Educators on 1800 278 462. We are here Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. Alternatively Book a call online .

 

The Department of Education and Victorian Government Schools. 

If there is a situation or incident which requires first aid to be administered to your child, school staff will administer first aid that is reasonably necessary and appropriate to their level of training. 

 

School staff will also seek emergency medical attention for your child if it is considered reasonably necessary. Any costs associated with student injury/illness rest with parents/carers unless the Department of Education is liable in negligence (liability is not automatic). In the event that your child needs medical attention, school staff will contact you as soon as practically possible.