But there are definite steps you and your child can take to reassure yourselves. Don t Keep Asthma to Yourself. It s not enough to jot it down on the school s standard medical form. Teachers, physical education instructors and the school nurse should be specifically notified. And don t let your child feel ashamed about telling her classmates.
Chances are, another child has asthma, too.
Consult with your child s doctor about a written asthma-action plan, writes Christensen. There may be others, depending on your child s own make-up. Make sure teachers know what medicines your child takes on a regular basis. Some children have exercise-induced asthma and dread gym class. But if the gym teacher encourages them to take their medication before class, they can ward off an attack.