INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS & COACHES
Children spend most of their time at school, in childcare, or in afterschool and out-of-school time sports and activities. Many of these children suffer from asthma, including about 1 in 15 student athletes.[1] Although physical activity can sometimes trigger an attack, it can also improve breathing and lead to fewer attacks in people with well-controlled asthma.
There are several things that schools, childcare facilities, and coaches can do to ensure the health and safety of students with asthma:
Sources
[1] CDC Healthy Schools. (2020, May 19). Promoting Healthy Behaviors. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/healthybehaviors.html