Asthma Busters -is a fun club for children with Asthma that includes information for school nurses too
Midwest Clinicians - For a narrated slide presentation which discusses, in detail, pathophysiology of asthma, as well as the step-wise approach to management
NIH, NHLBI (The National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) have a wealth of information on Asthma. It has a wonderful publication called "Nurses: Partners in Care" , written by and for nurses. It includes concise directions for performing spirometry tests, a wealth of information on patient education, how to teach inhaler use, tips for parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, and much more. The appendix contains the following handouts:
How To Use Your Peak Flow Meter
My Asthma Symptoms and Peak Flow Diary
Asthma Management Plan
How To Stay Away From Things That Make Your Asthma Worse
Your Metered-Dose Inhaler: How to Use It
Spacers: Making Inhaled Medicines Easier To Take
How To Use and Care for Your Nebulizer
School-Specific Information
NAEPP Resolution on Asthma Management at School
Asthma and Physical Activity in the School
Asthma Awareness Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom
How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? (also available in Spanish)
