Most children associate summer with outdoor entertainment like swimming, camping and soccer.
For children with asthma, however, summer can be a dangerous season. But parents can take several steps to help keep them safe. Creating an asthma action plan, with the assistance of the child s doctor, can help ensure a safe, fun-filled summer. For those children who spend time at summer camp, a checklist of some asthma triggers can greatly assist the child s counselors and make camp time more enjoyable. The trigger list might include sensitivities and allergens such as exercise, molds and pollens, perfumes and strong odors, trees and grasses, insect stings and animal dander.