Asthma is a serious chronic disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Asthma can cause recurring attacks of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack. People with asthma should routinely check in with their healthcare provider and develop an Asthma Action Plan. Asthma Action Plans are used to help identify triggers in the environment to change or avoid, recognize symptoms, reinforce when and how to use medications, and determine when to seek medical attention. Student’s with a documented history of asthma that requires use of an inhaler, are recommended to have a signed Asthma Action Plan for guidance of management. Action Plans are required to be signed by the parent/guardian and healthcare provider. If your child has outgrown asthma and no longer requires an inhaler, please have your child’s doctor notify the school nurse in writing.  

See the link below to download/print Asthma Action Plan Form:   

Annual Asthma Action Plan Form (Please print in color)

For more information about asthma and a demonstration of proper use of a metered dose inhaler with a spacer, visit:  Info on Asthma and Video on Inhaler Use