Understanding Asthma in Schools: Haringey Healthy Schools Programme
Learn about asthma in the school environment, its prevalence, importance of early recognition, types of medication, inhaler usage, and the experience of having an asthma attack. Explore resources and information provided by the Haringey Council Public Health Team to promote asthma awareness and management in schools.
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Secondary School Assembly Asthma in School Haringey Healthy Schools Programme Haringey Council Public Health Team haringey.gov.uk
Presenter Notes 2024-11-08 16:44:18 -------------------------------------------- Who has asthma? haringey.gov.uk
Why is this important? Asthma is very common 1 in 11 people Approximately 3 per classroom Young people are still dying of asthma It is important to be able to recognise an asthma attack Get help early! haringey.gov.uk
What is asthma? haringey.gov.uk
Asthma triggers haringey.gov.uk
Types of Medication COMBI Combines daily treatment and symptom control For regular, daily use AND for use when having asthma symptoms Usually red, orange, or purple PREVENTER Reduces inflammation to reduce sensitivity to triggers Taken daily Long acting Usually brown RELIEVER Relaxes airways to make breathing easier straight away Taken as needed Short acting Usually blue haringey.gov.uk
Inhalers and Spacers EVERYONE should use a spacer, even adults They should be cleaned by rinsing and drip dried Spacers are single-person use haringey.gov.uk
How to use the inhaler and spacer Should ALWAYS be a blue or combi inhaler + spacer during an asthma attack haringey.gov.uk
How Does It Feel To Have an Asthma Attack? haringey.gov.uk
What is it like to have an asthma attack? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8nzKzdnIM haringey.gov.uk
An Asthma Attack haringey.gov.uk
In an emergency Tell someone if you are feeling unwell yourself Call for help! Get an adult. Try not to panic! Stay with your friend and keep them calm, help them with their inhaler if they have it. haringey.gov.uk
In School Do you know where your inhaler and spacer are kept? Asthma register Emergency kits haringey.gov.uk
Thank you Thank You Any Questions? haringey.gov.uk
