Back to School with Asthma           
A Guide for Parents of Children with Asthma

The start of a new school is always a busy time for families. For parents of children who have asthma, a new school year is a time when even more planning is needed to make sure their children stay safe and healthy at school.

While asthma is the leading cause of school days missed due to chronic illness, there are steps you can take to cut down on the negative impact it can make on a child's school experience. The documents below can help parents of children who have asthma work in partnership with their schools in order to achieve this goal.

Register Here to receive the following information:

Back to School with Asthma Brochure
Kids with Asthma Bill of Rights
American Lung Association Asthma Action Plan Form
When to Carry
Inhaler Laws

You may also call the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNG-USA option 2 to speak to a Registered Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist directly about your asthma questions or submit a question online. We're here to answer your lung health questions.