“Caring for Children with Asthma” Exercise
(Copy and cut questions to give one to each group)
1) “What is Asthma” – What two airway problems do control medications help? Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
2) “How to Know if You’re Having an Asthma Episode” – Many people think that wheezing is the medical sign of asthma. What other symptoms of asthma are common in childhood? Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
3) “What to Do if You Have an Asthma Episode” – Describe the basic steps involved in responding to a child’s asthma episode. Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
4) “What Makes Asthma Worse?” List 5 things that can make a child’s asthma worse. Discuss ways to reduce these exposures. Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
5) “How to Control Triggers: Infections” – Discuss the role of preventing infections in asthma care for children. Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
6) “Albuterol” – What does albuterol do to help a child who is having asthma symptoms? Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
7) “Ipratropium Bromide” – What kind of medicine is ipratropium (Atrovent®). Whay would this be given with albuterol? Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
8) “Asthma Medicines – Control Medicines That Reduce Airway Swelling” – Name 3 control medications and describe the role of this type of medicine in changing the pattern of asthma. Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
9) “How to Use Your Nebulizer” – Why is it important to check the air filter on nebulizers from time-to-time? Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.
10) “How to Use Your Metered Dose Inhaler” – Describe key steps that older children should follow when breathing medication from a metered dose inhaler. Name one other thing you learned from reading this fact sheet.