There's fun and fitness in the pool for asthmatic kids

(HealthDay)—Safe, healthy fun for kids with asthma may be as near as the neighborhood pool, one respiratory specialist says.
Staying active can be a challenge for the more than 6 million children with asthma in the United States, noted Dr. Tod Olin. He's a pediatric pulmonary specialist at National Jewish Health in Denver.
"It can be a dilemma for many families. All it takes is one asthma attack, and suddenly patients can become very tentative about overdoing it," he said in a hospital news release.....

Read more here: medicalxpress.com

------------------------------------------------------

Belleville schools already prepared for asthma emergencies

BELLEVILLE - At least two area school districts were already prepared for a new law that requires districts to have a plan in place for asthma emergencies, superintendents say.
Superintendent Jeff Dosier says the schools in Belleville Township High School District 201, including Belleville West and Belleville East, already have a plan in place for students with the chronic illness that restricts airways in the lungs. Belleville District 118 Superintendent Matt Klosterman says his schools were also prepared, but have adjusted to meet the new rule’s requirements.....

Read more here: bnd.com

------------------------------------------------------

Illinois Schools Adapting to New 'Asthma Emergency' Law

CHICAGO (AP) - School personnel across Illinois are adapting to a new state law that requires districts to have an emergency protocol to deal with asthma emergencies.
The Chicago Tribune reports that under the new law anyone who works with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. All children with asthma must have a written "asthma action plan" at the school as well. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation in August and it went into effect Jan. 1.....

Read more here: wjbdradio.com