Occasionally physicians will want students to use a rescue inhaler more frequently than twice per week during a short term respiratory infection.  However, if it is in the absence of a physician’s note, than that student does not have good asthma management and should be referred back to their physician.

What Students need for School

• Medication Authorization Form (both sides completed)
  • Students can carry their own inhaler with physician permission but must demonstrate correct technique
• Obtain correct inhaler from Parent/Guardian
• Notify School Nurse and Parent/Guardian if student is using inhaler too frequently (more often than twice a week) unless being used as prescribed prior to exercise.

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