Children with asthma should be easily identified, for example on the class register. Asthma education for staff members should be offered. An asthma healthcare plan or flowchart should be completed for individual children with asthma. A reliever inhaler and spacer for each child should be easily available for use in an emergency (not in a […]
Occasionally your child may be admitted to hospital if they are very wheezy, their oxygen levels are low or they need help with their feeding. The nurses will make regular observations of your child’s temperature, heart rate, breathing and oxygen levels. Your child may be given extra oxygen if their levels of oxygen are low. […]
Starting treatment early is key and may prevent the need for a hospital admission and the distress this can be for you and your child. As soon as you see the symptoms of a cold, infection or a known trigger start using your child’s reliever (blue) inhaler 2-4 puffs every 4 hours for around 4 […]
