Asthma is a leading chronic illness among youth. Childcare providers play an important role in helping children and their families manage asthma by:
- Offering training for staff about asthma and handling asthma emergencies
- Creating a tobacco-free environment
- Eliminating common asthma triggers
- Using “green cleaning” products
- Having asthma action plans on file for children with asthma
Resources:
Asthma Friendly Childcare Toolkit – developed by Illinois Department of Public Health and Respiratory Health Association