How asthma-friendly is your school? Asthma is one of the main reasons that students miss school due to illness – nearly 13 million lost school days every year. But there are things that families and schools can do to help make sure that children with asthma stay healthy, in school and ready to learn.
The Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative provides a framework and tools that communities and schools can use to work together on a comprehensive approach to asthma management, including planning tools, policy recommendations, and education programs. » More
Elementary school children can learn to manage their own asthma when they participate in the American Lung Association’s award-winning Open Airways For Schools program. » More
How can you work with your school to make sure your child stays safe and healthy during the day? » More
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