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Asthma 101: Tips for Teachers and Coaches     Fun While Learning Simple Action for an Asthma Emergency     Smoking Cessation Asthma Society Helpful Handouts

Asthma 101:  Tips for Teachers and Coaches

	Our Certified Respiratory Educators (CRE) frequently give presentations to teachers and coaches throughout the region.
	Click on the image to view a short, informative presentation.

Asthma Society's Helpful Handouts for Schools/Sports Groups

		The Asthma Society of Canada has prepared many useful handouts for both schools and sports groups.
		Click on a topic to view.
		Guide for Students with Anaphylaxis Asthma Exercise and Cold Air Asthma and Exercise Letter from Teacher/Coach to parent of child with asthma Triggers in School

Fun While Learning

Here are two fun ways for children to learn about asthma
Edible Airways Game  Source: Alberta Asthma Centre	Word Search Source:   American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Simple Action for an Asthma Emergency
 

The Lung Association created a very helpful poster about what to do in an asthma emergency.  Click here to view the Simple Action for an Asthma Emergency poster.

Smoking Cessation Links:  Our Certified Respiratory Educators (CRE) were on a mission to find the best possible smoking cessation links and here is what they have found:
Alberta Quits	Site is sponsored by the Lung Association and packed with helpful resources
Calgary COPD and Asthma Program	Local program providing one-on-one smoking cessation counselling (403) 944-8742
Human Atlas Video	A short video on the effects of smoking on your lungs
Living Well	Local program providing support for group counselling (403) 944-2584
On the Road to Quitting	Government sponsored site with many downloadable resources.
Smoker's Help Line	Local support 1-866-332-2322
Tobacco Stinks	A great site targeted for kids and sponsored by AADAC.

Page Last Updated August 2009