Have your child take their pre-
venter inhalers every day to
control their asthma.
Every season brings a number of health
considerations and summer is no
exception.
Asthma is a chronic condition and
asthma symptoms can occur
at any time of the year. It’s
important that people
who have asthma con-
tinue to take all their
asthma medications
as prescribed over the
summer, even if they
don’t have symptoms.
As we enjoy the
summer break and the
change in our usual routines
it can sometimes be all too easy to
forget to take your asthma medications
especially the preventer inhalers. This
can increase the chance of your child
having an asthma attack.
Hot weather can be a trigger for
asthma attacks, this is particularly the
case if your child’s asthma is triggered
by pollen, dust or mould, all of which
can be prevalent during the summer.
All children with asthma should
be able to participate in any activ-
ity. Exercise is more likely to trigger
asthma symptoms if your child’s
asthma isn’t well managed or
controlled.
Summer is a great
time to get outside and
be active.
Swimming is a
great sport for a child
with asthma.
All too soon the sum-
mer break will be over,
and a new school year
will be on the horizon.
Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth
return to school:
• Ensure your child uses their pre-
venter inhaler every day to keep
their asthma away.
• Ensure your child has a reliever
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inhaler and a spacer for use
at school.
Make sure your child has an annual
asthma review with their pedia-
trician, and receives a Personal
Asthma Action Plan.
Make sure your child understands
their asthma.
Make sure your child knows their
asthma triggers.
Make sure your child is on the
school asthma register.
Encourage your child to eat a
healthy diet and get plenty of fresh
air and exercise.
The seasonal flu vaccine is
recommended for all children
with asthma.
Let’s stay safe during the summer
by being prepared.
For more information or for a personal
consultation, please contact: Open
Airways Asthma Nurse - nurse@openair-
ways.com or 232 0264
www.openairways.com
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