AWESOME ASTHMA SCHOOL DAYS PreTest Which of these

Which of these is in the respiratory system? A - Heart B - Eyes

What causes wheezing sounds? A - Muscles getting tighter and airways getting smaller. B

When should someone with asthma use quick-relief medicine? A - Everyday. B - When

I have a quick-relief medicine (Albuterol, Xopenex) … A - at home. B -

What is the most common early asthma symptom? A - Cough B - Wheeze

People with asthma should be able to exercise as much as people that don’t

People with asthma should be able to sleep through the whole night without waking

Respiratory System © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights

OXYGEN EXCHANGE © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights

© 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Belly breathing helps get more oxygen into the lungs! © 2004 Children’s Hospital and

What is Asthma? 1. Inflammation (swelling) 2. Mucus production (snot) 3. Bronchospasm (muscle tightness)

SYMPTOMS COUGH! Blue color, can’t talk. Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest. ©

Triggers … are things that make asthma worse. Remember, everyone is different! © 2004

Indoor Triggers Cockroaches Dust mites Furry/feathered pets Mold © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health

Indoor Triggers Strong smells Smoke Colds/flu © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System /

Contents of Cigarette Smoke Acetone (Nail polish remover) Formaldehyde (Body tissue preserver) Butane (Cigarette

A pig’s lungs are about the same size and shape as an adult human’s

Outdoor Triggers Cold/Hot weather Exercise Car exhaust Mowed lawn Pollens Air pollution © 2004

“Asthma in the Air” © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies.

Concentration on Asthma Triggers © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies.

Choose to Be Healthy! Maria has asthma. Let’s follow her through her day. Use

Toolbox Peak flow meters (with diary) Asthma care plans Inhalers and spacers § Control

Maria wakes up to start her day. Which of the following should be done

V Answers B. Measure how lungs are doing with a peak flow meter. A.

Peak Flow Diary First #____ Second #____ S Third #____ © 2004 Children’s Hospital

Maria eats breakfast to give herself pep. Before brushing her teeth, what’s the next

Answers R C. Take control medicine, even though she feels OK. B. Use quick-relief

S Long-term Control Medications Decrease inflammation/swelling Advair © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System

Heading for the bus, she takes a shirt with long sleeves. What else should

R Answers B. Quick-relief medicine/inhaler and spacer. C. Quick-relief medicine without a spacer. A.

Quick Relief Medications R Loosen your muscles & stop wheezing Albuterol for Nebulizer ©

S Without spacer © 1998, Respironics Inc. With spacer © 1998, Respironics Inc. ©

Where the buses park is where Maria’s friends want to play. But Maria knows

S Answers B. Bus fumes are bad for my asthma, so let’s go to

Soon it will be gym class, Maria noticed the time. What should she do

Answers A. Take out her quick-relief inhaler and remind the teacher that she needs

Maria heard her friend cough and wheeze during gym class. What should be done

R Answers A. Have the friend sit down while someone gets help. B. Tell

R To help a friend: • • Be calm. Have the person sit down.

S CALL 911! • Lips/fingernails change color (blue or gray). • Skin between the

Maria went to her friend’s house after school. The parents are smoking, what should

Answers B. Suggest playing outside or go home. A. Take quick relief medicine when

Later that night Maria felt tightness in her chest. Her peak flow was low,

Answers C. Follow the asthma care plan. B. Take quick relief medicine. A. Go

Is the Asthma in Control? • Is a "quick-relief inhaler" needed more than TWO

Answering Asthma © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights

Post-Test © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

THANKS! © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

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AWESOME ASTHMA SCHOOL DAYS

Pre-Test

Which of these is in the respiratory system? A - Heart B - Eyes C - Liver D - Diaphragm ?

What causes wheezing sounds? A - Muscles getting tighter and airways getting smaller. B - Blowing out slowly. C - Using quick relief medicine. ?

When should someone with asthma use quick-relief medicine? A - Everyday. B - When they feel sick. ?

I have a quick-relief medicine (Albuterol, Xopenex) … A - at home. B - at school. C - both A and B. D - I don’t have asthma. ?

What is the most common early asthma symptom? A - Cough B - Wheeze C - Blue/gray lips D - None of the above ?

People with asthma should be able to exercise as much as people that don’t have asthma. A - Yes B - No ?

People with asthma should be able to sleep through the whole night without waking up, wheezing or coughing. A - Yes B - No ?

Contents of Cigarette Smoke Acetone (Nail polish remover) Formaldehyde (Body tissue preserver) Butane (Cigarette lighter fluid) Methanol Ammonia (Rocket fuel) Carbon Monoxide (Car exhaust fumes) Ammonia (Floor/Toilet cleaner) DDT (Insecticides) Stearic Acic (Candle wax) © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Choose to Be Healthy! Maria has asthma. Let’s follow her through her day. Use the toolbox to help her make good decisions and stay in the green zone. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Toolbox Peak flow meters (with diary) Asthma care plans Inhalers and spacers § Control medicine § Quick-relief medicine © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved. S

Maria wakes up to start her day. Which of the following should be done right away? A. Cough out mucus/snot so that lungs don’t feel so clogged. B. Measure how lungs are doing with a peak flow meter. C. Hide inhaler so mom forgets to remind Maria to take her medicine. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

V Answers B. Measure how lungs are doing with a peak flow meter. A. Cough out mucus/snot so that lungs don’t feel so clogged. C. Hide inhaler so mom forgets to remind Maria to take her medicine. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Maria eats breakfast to give herself pep. Before brushing her teeth, what’s the next step? A. Skip taking control medicine because she feels just fine. B. Use quick-relief medicine. C. Take control medicine, even though she feels OK. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Answers R C. Take control medicine, even though she feels OK. B. Use quick-relief medicine. A. Skip taking control medicine because she feels just fine. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Heading for the bus, she takes a shirt with long sleeves. What else should Maria grab before she leaves? A. Control medicine/inhaler. B. Quick-relief medicine/inhaler and spacer. C. Quick-relief medicine without a spacer. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

R Answers B. Quick-relief medicine/inhaler and spacer. C. Quick-relief medicine without a spacer. A. Control medicine/inhaler. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Where the buses park is where Maria’s friends want to play. But Maria knows better. What should she say? A. I don’t feel like playing. B. Bus fumes are bad for my asthma, so let’s go to the other side of the playground. C. The bus fumes smell bad, but I’ll be OK. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

S Answers B. Bus fumes are bad for my asthma, so let’s go to the other side of the playground. A. I don’t feel like playing. C. The bus fumes smell bad, but I’ll be OK. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Soon it will be gym class, Maria noticed the time. What should she do to keep feeling fine? A. Take out her quick-relief inhaler and remind the teacher that she needs to take it before gym class. B. Take quick relief medicine as gym class is starting. C. Don’t do anything. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Answers A. Take out her quick-relief inhaler and remind the teacher that she needs to take it before gym class. B. Take quick relief medicine as gym class is starting. C. Don’t do anything. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved. S

Maria heard her friend cough and wheeze during gym class. What should be done before too much time passed? A. Have the friend sit down while someone gets help. B. Tell a teacher. C. Wait until the teacher notices. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

R To help a friend: • • Be calm. Have the person sit down. Ask someone else to go get help. Remind the person to belly breathe. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

S CALL 911! • Lips/fingernails change color (blue or gray). • Skin between the ribs is pulling in. • Nostrils open wider – nasal flaring. • Grunting. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Maria went to her friend’s house after school. The parents are smoking, what should she do to keep her cool? A. Take an extra dose of quick-relief medicine. B. Suggest playing outside or go home. C. Watch TV with the parents. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Answers B. Suggest playing outside or go home. A. Take quick relief medicine when symptoms start. C. Watch TV with the parents. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved. S

Later that night Maria felt tightness in her chest. Her peak flow was low, what should she do next? A. Go to bed and get extra rest. B. Take quick relief medicine. C. Follow the asthma care plan. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

Is the Asthma in Control? • Is a "quick-relief inhaler" needed more than TWO TIMES A WEEK? • Do you wake up at night with asthma more than TWO TIMES A MONTH? Rules of Two. TM is a registered trademark of the Baylor Health Care System. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

What causes wheezing sounds? A - Muscles getting tighter and airways getting smaller. B - Blowing out slowly. C - Using quick relief medicine. © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved. ?

I have a quick-relief medicine (Albuterol, Xopenex) … A - At home. B - At School. C - Both A and B. D - I don’t have asthma. ? © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved.

People with asthma should be able to sleep through the whole night without waking up, wheezing or coughing. A - Yes B - No © 2004 Children’s Hospital and Health System / FAM Allies. All rights reserved. ?