Asthma Action Plan Among the key messages in Sesame Street's A is for Asthma: everyone breathes, even when they're not thinking about it people who have asthma sometimes have trouble breathing children with asthma can run and play like everyone else, as long as they take their medicine and have regular check ups children who don't have asthma can help children who do If a child experiences as asthma episode while in your care follow the daily action plan: Step 1. Make sure the child sits down and stays calm; do not let the child lie down. Step 2. If the child is thirsty, give clear liquids, preferably warm. Step 3. Supervise the administration of any prescribed medications, or administer medicines as directed/allowed by state/school regulations. Step 4. If the episode does not improve, implement any emergency action plans and call the emergency contact for the child, or if YOU are the emergency contact, seek medical advice. Many schools have regulations that prohibit a child from bringing medication to school or requirements that all medication be left in the office. It is important for parents and members of the treatment team to determine if compliance with these regulations will best meet the needs of the child. Immediate access to metered-dose inhalers or other medications required to prevent or minimize an asthma episode must be guaranteed. If access is problematic due to schedules, severity, or other reasons, parents and physicians should work with the school to secure an exemption and allow the child to carry appropriate medications at all times.   ABOUT THIS PROGRAM | UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA MANAGING YOUR ASTHMA | CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA | FOR MORE INFORMATION | MAIN PAGE    BACK TO HEALTHWORKS © 1998 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.