As a parent or caregiver of a child with asthma, take the proper precautions to protect your child’s health:

• Make an Asthma Action Plan with your child’s pediatrician and be sure to update this plan every year;
• Share this plan with family, childcare personnel, school officials, and coaches;
• Become aware of what triggers your child’s asthma and help limit your child’s exposure to these triggers;
• Never smoke or vape around your child or in a car with your child. In Hawai‘i, smoking & vaping are illegal in any motor vehicle when a minor is present. Violators will be fined;
• Educate yourself with the American Lung Association’s Asthma Basics program (free online course) and complimentary resources.