Self-Administration of Asthma Medication in Schools

Utah's Inhaler Law (Utah Code Annotated UCA-53A11-602).

Asthma Self-Administration Form - Students can now carry and self-administer inhaled asthma medications at school. These forms provide the necessary written information to allow your student to carry an inhaler.

Asthma Action Plan (Espanol): Ask your doctor for a written Asthma Action Plan for the school. This plan should include what medicine to use to treat asthma symptoms and changes in peak flow zones, what medication to use as a pretreatment before exercise, emergency telephone numbers and a list of things that make your child's asthma worse.

Tips for working with schools if your child has asthma:

• Plan a meeting with school staff (school nurse, teacher and physical education teacher) before school starts to review the Asthma Action Plan, use of the peak flow meter, medicines and things (triggers) that make your child's asthma worse.

• Keep in touch. Continue talking with your child and school staff about managing asthma at school on a regular basis, even if everything is fine at school. Talk with the school staff if your child misses school and assignments.