Did you know an estimated 59,000 children in Wales have asthma and that in 2021/22, 852 children ended up in hospital with life threatening asthma attacks?

 

Asthma + Lung UK Cymru would like your support in raising awareness among your school community, so everyone knows what to do if a child has an asthma attack.

 

Recognise the signs of an asthma attack

An asthma attack happens when a child’s asthma symptoms get much worse.

This can happen quite suddenly or can build up gradually over a few days.

A child might find it hard to breathe, breathe more quickly, be unable to talk or walk or eat.

They might wheeze and cough a lot, complain of a tight chest or a tummy ache and be unusually quiet. They also might say their blue reliever inhaler isn’t helping, or they need it more than every four hours. If a child needs to use their blue reliever inhaler three or more times a week, it’s a sign that their asthma is not well controlled.

 

About us

Asthma + Lung UK Cymru is the only charity in Wales fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund research. We provide advice and support for the 1 in 5 people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

 

Please visit their website for more details

 

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school

 

If your child does have Asthma, please make sure the school is aware and complete an Asthma Card- available from the school office. Speak to your child's class teacher or Mrs Miller (ALNCo).