Asthma (easy read)
puffer; reliever; preventive; wheeze; asthma; genes; air pollution; smoke; pollens; grass; cold air; medicines; cold;? ;
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Who gets it?
Some kids are born with asthma.
Some kids get asthma when something around them starts it off.
Some kids can do everything right and still get asthma.
Some kids never get asthma.
Illnesses are not fair to kids.
Asthma isn't fair to anyone.
What is it?
Asthma - what starts it?
Your genes
[it is passed down from someone in your family]
Triggers (things that start asthma)
Having a cold
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Exercise |
Air pollution
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Smoke
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Animal fur
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Pollens and grass |
Dust
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 Cold air |
Some medicines |
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Some foods |
What helps?
Doctor |
My Asthma Management Plan
(to keep me healthy)
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Action Plan (when I get sick)
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| Asthma medication |
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Helping your friend
A -- Assess - Puffer..... Tell Adult?
S -- Sit - Sit up to breathe better.
T --Treat - Use puffer.
H -- Help v Send for help.
M -- Monitor - Feeling better.
A -- All OK.? Can go and play.
Do you know the answers?
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We've collected this information to help you to understand important things about staying healthy and happy. However, if you feel sick or unhappy, it is important to tell your mum or dad, a teacher or another grown-up.