Asthma
is running. Inspect and change the filters regularly during the winter months. Keeping the temperature and humidity of your home consistent will also be help- ful to prevent issues with winter asthma problems.
Have a Written Asthma Action Plan Ask you asthma provider for a written asthma action plan individualized for your child. It is important that your child’s school nurse, teacher or daycare provider has a copy of the plan so the proper steps can be taken if there is asthma trouble while in school or at daycare. The asthma action plan should include:
* What to do on a daily basis when asthma is controlled.
* Steps to take when your child is having asthma symptoms.
* What to do in an emergency. * A list of triggers for your child’s asthma.
Communicate With School and Daycare Providers Many children spend quite a bit of time during the day away from parents. This is especially true for school-age children.
Asthma symptoms also may be more frequent at school or daycare than at home because of gym class, recess and the presence of other children. Everyone who cares for your child is a member of the team who keeps your child safe from asthma. Communicating regularly with the teacher, school nurse or daycare provider may help identify kids whose asthma is not as well controlled as it ap- pears to be at home. Dealing with your child’s asthma in the winter can be stressful for you as a parent. However, taking the steps stated above that are within your control can make it easier for your child with asthma.
Deb Hickman, DNP, APRN-CNP, CPNP-PC, NNP-BC, is a PNP at Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic, caring for children with asthma and other respiratory problems. She is co-chair of NAPNAP’s Asthma and Allergy special interest group.
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