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: Letter from Randi

: What is asthma

: Asthma's
impact
on living and learning

: Managing your child's asthma

: The tools every asthmatic needs

: Asthma emergencies

: How teachers can help

: What your school nurse can do

: Where to seek help

Asthma Emergencies

Although most asthma attacks are not emergencies, recognizing when your child needs immediate medical attention could save his or her life.

During an emergency, follow the four steps at left then immediately call a doctor or dial 911.