Asthma A Significant Health Problem Affecting Millions of
Children Kayleigh Ringer EEC 4731 Module 2 Young Childrens Health
Issues
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What is Asthma? a significant health problem affecting millions
of children (Marotz, 104-107) An allergenic response Inherited
Becomes progressively worse without treatment
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Signs/Symptoms Wheezing Coughing Difficulty Breathing Symptoms
caused by swelling and spasms of the respiratory tract Swollen
airways produce sticky mucus, making it hard to breathe, especially
while trying to exhale
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Causes of Asthma Flare-Ups: ALLERGENS Mold Fur Pollen Smoke
Respiratory infections Changes in temperature Perfume Chalk dust
Dust mites
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Who Has Asthma? More than 6 million children in the U.S. Asthma
affects 2 out of every 10 children Most common in school-age
kids
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Management/ Treatments Avoid allergens that can trigger asthma
attacks Rescue Medicine- Medicine that is inhaled and relaxes
muscles during an attach to widen airways Controller Medicine-
Medicine taken daily to keep the airways and lungs open and clear
Inhalers or medicine that is inhaled (with or without spacers)
Medicine that is swallowed (anti-inflammatory drugs)
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Teaching Modifications Since asthma does not cause any kind of
learning disabilities, there are no modifications that I would have
to make for the student while teaching. However, if I were to have
my students involved in any kind of physical activity, I would make
sure there was a safe and healthy for the asthmatic student to
participate in this activity.
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How to Address Asthma in the Classroom Reduce environmental
asthma triggers: mold, moistures, class pets, dust mites, air
pollutants, etc Make sure emergency inhalers are easily accessible
for the student(s) with asthma Keep the asthmatic student(s) in
close peripheral view to monitor the student for symptoms of a
potential flare-up
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References Green, Nicole. "Kid's Health." Asthma. Nemours, 10
2009. Web. 26 Jan 2011.. Marotz, Lynn. Health, Safety, and
Nutrition for the Young Child. 7th. Clifton Park: Delmar, Cengage
Learning, 2009. 104-107. Print. United States. Managing Asthma in
the School., 2010. Web. 26 Jan 2011..
