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The
17th annual "Living with Asthma" poster contest, co-sponsored by the
AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology) and the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - see recent winners.
Pediatric
Asthma Pamplets - SEE BELOW!!Some
of the materials listed below can simply be downloaded from this page, while other
featured products can be purchased through the American Academy of Pediatrics
Online BookStore or by contacting
the AAP Customer Service Center at 866/THE-AAP1.
Books
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Guide
to Your Child's Asthma and Allergies (2000) - With allergies and
asthma on the rise (asthma now affects close to 5 million children in the United
States), parents need answers more than ever. The Guide to Your Child’s
Allergies and Asthma includes real-life questions and answers, highlighted
tips, and tables to help parents raise healthy, active children. This resource
includes up-to-the-minute advice from pediatricians on how to identify allergies
and asthma, prevent attacks, minimize triggers and avoid allergens, understand
and choose medications, explain allergies to young children, and help children
of all ages manage their symptoms.
Pediatric
Environmental Health Handbook (2nd Edition, 2003) - Environmental
hazards are among parents’ top health concerns for their children, yet little
time is spent training physicians to recognize and treat ailments resulting from
exposure to harmful substances and environments. More than 30 chapters of this
book cover prevention and treatment of hazards, including asbestos, radiation,
UV rays, pesticides, pollution, lead, tobacco, electric and magnetic fields, noise,
food contaminants, and more. Preventing asthma attacks by reducing environmental
triggers is also addressed.
Care
of the Young Athlete (2000) - This comprehensive manual provides
pediatrics professionals with a single-source reference for all aspects of childhood
athletics. Organized as an easy-to-use guide, the book includes practical procedural
information on the preparticipation physical exam, proper nutrition for athletes,
and injury management during competition, plus detailed treatments for dozens
of athletic injuries. Pamphlets
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NEW
- Asthma
and Your Child - This brochure helps parents and children with asthma recognize
the symptoms and triggers of asthma attacks. Discusses importance of asthma management
at school. It also addresses common questions about asthma
to help parents and kids become active partners in asthma management and clearly
explains peak flow rate measurements. Students
with Chronic Health Conditions: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students
- This AAP brochure gives clear, practical advice for parents, schools, students,
and pediatricians to work together to create a safe and supportive place for students.
Pediatric
Asthma - Handouts for Children and Families (PDF Files)
The following
handouts were developed as part of the AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology Pediatric
Asthma Speaker's Kit (through a cooperative agreement with the US Environmental
Protection Agency).
Origins
of Asthma
Diagnosis of Asthma
Non-Pharmacologic
Approaches
Pharmacologic Management
Management
Aids
Asthma and Schools
Overview
Allergies
in Children - Outlines the causes of, and triggers for, the most
common allergies in children. Provides parents with a list of symptoms to look
for and helps them discern the difference between allergy and cold indicators.
Offers tips to parents for helping to control their child's asthma.
Emergency
Information Form for Children With Special Needs (PDF file) -
Children with special needs sometimes pose unique challenges in emergency situations.
This two-page form collects critical data to guide emergency caregivers, and includes
diagnoses, past procedures, physical exams, allergy information, immunizations,
specific problems, and management techniques. Additional
Resources (top)
The following resources are available from other allergy- and asthma-related
organizations. Students
with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students
- This fact sheet from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides
information about family and school district responsibility for responding to
the needs of children with chronic conditions. How
Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? - Available in both English and Spanish,
this resource includes a questionnaire and checklist for parents and personnel
to determine whether their school is helping children manage their asthma. School
Nurse Kit Handouts - The AAP and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
& Immunology developed numerous handouts to help parents and nurses better
care for children with asthma and allergies. Refer to this Web page for downloadable
handouts, forms, and PowerPoint presentations. 
- Allergic
rhinitis easy reader sheet (PDF file, 156 KB)
- How
to help your allergies and asthma easy reader sheet (PDF file, 83 KB)
- Facts
about controlling your asthma
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How
asthma friendly is your school? (English and Spanish)
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Is
the action plan working? (PDF file, 34 KB)
- Childhood
asthma easy reader sheet (PDF file, 105 KB)
- Sample
letter to doctor from school nurse (Word document, 25 KB)
- Sample
letter to parents from school (Word document, 25 KB)
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Student asthma action card
(PDF file, 163 KB)
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My asthma action plan
(PDF file, 41 KB)
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School
nurse sample case management form and worksheet (PDF file, 51KB)
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Helping
the student with asthma: actions for the classroom
teacher (PDF file,
33 KB) -
Helping the student with asthma: actions for the principal
(PDF file, 32 KB)
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Helping the student with asthma: actions for the physical education instructor
and coach (PDF file,
32 KB)
- Food
allergy action plan (English and Spanish)
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School guidelines for managing students with food allergies
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Food allergies
and reactions easy reader sheet (PDF file, 103 KB)
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Anaphylaxis easy reader sheet (PDF
file, 162 KB)
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