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Tools to Manage Asthma and Allergies in School
(Revised Edition 2009)

All documents are produced and written by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American, Texas Chapter .
It is recommended that the documents be used with medical professional's guidance.
The parent/guardian material can be used independently. (Part 2)

The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Texas
9101 Quarter Horse Lane
Ft. Worth, TX  76123
817-297-3132
888-933-2232


www.aafatexas.org
For more information, please contact:
info@aafatexas.org
Email: Joan Hart, Executive Director, The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Texas
 
Part 1 for Healthcare Provider, Faculty and Staff

2007 NHLBI Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, Expert Panel Report 3

Asthma Medication Chart #1

Allergy Medication Chart # 2

Asthma Devices: Primer for Medical Professionals

Tips on Managing Children with Life Threatening Allergies

Allergies and Anaphylaxis-PowerPoint slide show

Environmental History form for Pediatric Asthma Patients
Asthma Management & Action Plan-revised edition
Anaphylaxis Management & Action Plan-revised edition
Permission Forms: Anaphylactic and Asthma Medications in School (English)
Permission Forms: Anaphylactic and Asthma Medications in School (bilingual, revised editions)
Authorization for Self-Administration of Anaphylactic Medications at School (English)
Authorization for Self-Administration of Anaphylactic Medications at School (Spanish)

Asthma Trigger Poster

Eliminating Environmental Asthma and Allergens in Schools
Asthma Management at School: Tips for the Classroom Teacher
Asthma Management for Physical Education and Coaches
After School Activities and Asthma
Controlling Exercise-Induced Asthma
Part 2 for Students and Parents/Guardian
What is Asthma? (English)
What is Asthma? (bilingual)
Asthma Triggers and Games (Englishl)
Asthma Triggers and Games (bilingual)
Asthma Clues (English)
Asthma Clues (bilinigual)
What Asthma Medicines Do? (English)
What Asthma Medicines Do? (bilinigual)
How to Remember to Take Your Asthma Medicine (English)
How to Remember to Take Your Asthma Medicine (bilingual)
Kid's Asthma Check (English)
Kid's Asthma Check (bilinigual)
Feelings (English)
Feelings (bilingual)
Dust Buster Game (English)
Dust Buster Game (bilingual)
Peak Flow Meter Do's and Don'ts
Symptom Peak Flow Diary
"Cliff Notes" About Asthma (English)
"Cliff Notes" About Asthma (bilingual)

Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Flares

What are the Common Asthma Triggers or Allergens (English)
What are the Common Asthma Triggers or Allergens (Spanish)
Childhood Asthma Control Test for Children ages 4-11 (English)
Childhood Asthma Control Test for Children ages 4-11 (bilingual)
Tools to Manage Asthma and Allergies (English)
Tools to Manage Asthma and Allergies (Spanish)
Tips to Teach Your Child to Take Asthma Meds Alone (bilingual)
How to Use a Nebulizer (English)
How to Use a Nebulizer (bilingual)
How to Use a MDI with a Spacer (English)
How to Use a MDI with a Spacer (bilingual)
How to Use a MDI without a Spacer (English)
How to Use a MDI without a Spacer (bilingual)
How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (English)
How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (bilingual)
When a Child with Asthma should Stay Home from School (English)
When a Child with Asthma should Stay Home from School (bilingual)
Tips for Parents on Coping with Childhood Asthma & Allergy (English)
Tips for Parents on Coping with Childhood Asthma & Allergy (bilingual)
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis in Infants and Young Children
Food Allergy (Spanish)
30 Ways to Limit Exposure to Allergy Triggers
 
Resources for Nurses, Teachers and Administrators
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America® Texas Chapter
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ®
Asthma and Allergy Foundation® Education Programs
Asthma Coalition of Texas (ACT)
American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Center of Disease Control
Consortium of Children's Asthma Camps
Department of State Health Services
Environmental Protection Agency
US Weather Service Pollen count by your zip code
 
Texas Health Steps Online Training for Asthma
Texas Health Steps™ site contains a number of health-related educational opportunities, including an online asthma education module for Texas Health Steps Providers and others, including Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapists and Social Workers, entitled “Identifying Children with Asthma.” Upon completion of this one hour free course (all lessons must be passed or completed) credit will be earned toward the following certificates
Identifying and Treating Children with Asthma
Identifying and Treating Children with Asthma (for Physicians and Physician Assistants)

 

Contact Information for Questions
Ms. Dora Hernandez
Asthma Program Coordinator
Texas Asthma Control Program (TACP)
Adult Health & Chronic Disease Branch,
MC 1845
Texas Department of State Health Services
Tel:  512-458-7111, x3672
Fax: 512-458-7254
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/asthma/
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Street Address:
1100 W. 49th Street, RM T-402.9
Austin, TX 78756


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