Managing asthma triggers in school
Swanson, M.N.; Thompson, P.E.
Pediatric Nursing 20(2): 181-184
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0097-9805 PMID: 8159504 Document Number: 430709
Asthma, a costly, common chronic condition, needs to be managed proactively rather than reactively. Nurses need to teach children and parents how to recognize and avoid asthma triggers. Asthma management is improved when nurses communicate with the child, parents, and school personnel.