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12 COnTrOLLinG yOUr ChiLD's AsThmA Over time it will become easier to recognise when your child's symptoms are getting worse. on the following page we list some signs that this might be happening. Make sure you have a written personal asthma action plan for your child (see page 10) and that they have regular asthma reviews. These will help you to control your child's symptoms. is my ChiLD's AsThmA GeTTinG WOrse? The folloWing SignS Could mean ThaT you Child'S aSThma iS geTTing WoRSe: • Wheezing and coughing first thing in the morning • increased wheezing and coughing after exercise, or doing less exercise • Waking at night with a cough or wheeze • If the reliever inhaler is not providing relief of symptoms after 3-4 hours • Needing more and more reliever medicine with less and less effect if you notice any of these symptoms you should follow your child's personal asthma action plan, as this should help you to get your child's symptoms back under control. If this does not work, you should take your child to see your doctor. This may involve looking at your child's medicines, triggers and lifestyle to see if anything can be changed. yOUr ChiLD AT sChOOL it is important to work in partnership with your child's school if your child has asthma. helping The SChool undeRSTand youR Child'S aSThma: • Tell the school if your child has asthma • ensure the school has up-to-date written information about: your child's asthma medicines, how much they take and when. Information should be included about your child's individual triggers and signs of an asthma attack. Ensure this written information is always up to date. • inform the school about the medicines your child requires during school hours • Inform the school of any medicines your child requires while taking part in visits, outings or field trips and other out of school hours activities such as school team sports • Tell the school about any changes to your child's medicines. What they take and how much

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