It’s back to school time, however every year there is a sharp rise in the number of asthma flare-ups for children when they return to school after the Summer holidays. This results in a significant increase in Emergency Department visits, hospitalisations and days off school. Not only is this unsettling for children as they start a new year at school, but often it impacts on time off work for the parents/carers also.

School staff play a key role in supporting children to stay safe and manage the risk of asthma flare-ups at the back to school time.

To tackle this, Asthma Australia is partnering with TerryWhite Chemmart to encourage parents and carers to put their child’s Asthma Plan at the top of their back to school list. 

For more information - https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/news/national/back-to-school-asthma

Jenny Tucker

 First Aid