Asthma Education and Management Practices in School Settings
Summary
Asthma remains one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting school-aged children worldwide, with implications for attendance, academic performance and overall well-being. Effective management in schools depends on a combination of structured education for pupils, targeted training for staff and clearly defined policies to ensure timely recognition and response to symptoms. Comprehensive school-based asthma programmes typically include individualised asthma action plans, routine assessment of inhaler technique, identification and mitigation of environmental triggers and periodic screening to identify undiagnosed cases. Collaboration between healthcare providers, school nurses and teaching personnel underpins successful implementation, while engagement of families and peer-led initiatives fosters self-management skills among pupils. Digital tools and mobile applications are increasingly integrated to record symptoms and adherence, and to facilitate communication among stakeholders. Global disparities in resource availability and cultural perceptions necessitate adaptable frameworks that can be tailored to diverse school contexts, from well-resourced urban settings to under-resourced rural and low-income regions. Emerging evidence emphasises the need for continuous professional development for educators, clear administrative guidelines on medication administration and the inclusion of asthma awareness in broader school health curricula.
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Technical terms
Asthma action plan: A personalised document outlining daily management strategies, recognised symptoms and step-by-step actions for exacerbations.
Exacerbation: An acute or subacute episode of worsening asthma symptoms requiring modification of treatment or medical intervention.
Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR): A measure of the fastest airflow rate achieved during a forced expiration, used to monitor airway obstruction.
Trigger: Any airborne or environmental factor—such as pollen, dust or exercise—that can precipitate asthma symptoms.
References
- A cross-country qualitative analysis of teachers’ perceptions of asthma care in sub-Saharan Africa. npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (2023).
- Knowledge and response of school teachers towards asthma exacerbation among school children in two arab countries. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (2024).
- Prevalence of Asthma amongst Schoolchildren in Jordan and Staff Readiness to Help. Healthcare (2023).
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