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Asthma

Teachers should be familiar with their school board’s and school’s asthma policy/protocol as per Ontario’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 161: Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions (Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and/or Epilepsy) in Schools and Ryan’s Law, 2015 (Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools).

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  • Asthma Definition and Symptoms
  • Asthma Medication at School
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Physical Activity and Students with Asthma
  • Strategies for Managing an Asthma Attack

For more information about asthma management in schools visit https://ophea.net/creating-asthma-friendly-environments.

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