Asthma information

Back to School Asthma Spike

ASK ABOUT ASTHMA.  Every year there is a sharp rise in the number of asthma attacks for children when they return to school after the summer break.  This results in increased Emergency Department visits and hospitalisations. Use our checklist to help your child stay well and get their school year off to a healthy start

• See a GP to complete an Asthma Plan, giving a copy to the school
• Provide the school with a spare asthma reliever (usually blue) puffer and spacer
• Talk to your child’s class teacher

Get more information and download your back to school asthma checklist from the Asthma Australia website.

For primary aged students:

Asthma Kids

Looking for a way to help your child understand more about their asthma or about a friend with asthma?  Asthma Kids is an online, interactive tool to help primary school aged children understand what it’s like to have asthma and what they can do to help. Check it out at asthmakids.org.au