Asthma in the Classroom: What Do Teachers Need to Know?

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Asthma in the Classroom: What do teachers need to know?

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1. Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations for those younger than 15 years of age.

True

False

2. Common asthma symptoms include:

Cough

Wheezing

Chest tightness

Feeling tired or fatigued

All of the above

3. An environmental asthma trigger is anything in the environment that can cause a person with asthma to have symptoms.

True

False

4. Asthma triggers in the classroom may include:

Dust mites

Pollen

Scented markers

Air fresheners

All of the above

5. Suggestions for keeping the classroom allergen free include:

Removing clutter

Keeping windows closed on high pollen days

Using throw rugs that can be washed

Avoiding pets in the classroom per school protocols

All of the above

6. We know mold can be a trigger, some sources of mold include:

Plants

Fish tanks

Wet carpets

All of the above

7. Staff should know the school system protocol for reporting and investigating indoor air quality issues.

True

False

8. Early warning signs of an asthma episode include:

Cough

Shortness of breath

Funny feeling in the chest

Itchy throat or chin

All of the above

9. A child having an asthma episode should never be sent to the school nurse alone.

True

False

10. Danger signs of an asthma episode that require immediate attention include:

Difficulty speaking

Lips or fingernails turning grey or blue

Noisy breathing

Quick relief medication is not improving their breathing

All of the above

11. I feel confident that I can recognize when a child's asthma is bothering them.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

12. I feel confident that I can recognize asthma triggers in the classroom.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

13. I know what I can do to remove asthma triggers from my classroom.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

14. I plan to make changes in my classroom to remove asthma triggers.

Yes

Not Sure

15. I know how to report Air Quality issues in my school.

Yes

Not Sure

16. Have you ever noticed air quality issues at the school where you work now?

Yes

Not Sure

17. Did you report it?

Yes

18. What Chicopee Public School do you work in?

______

19. What changes do you plan to make in your classroom so that it is more asthma- friendly?