• Little Lungs Asthma Training

    Little Lungs Asthma Training

  • Welcome to the Little Lungs Asthma Training!

    We appreciate your interest in learning more about ways to manage asthma and how to create an asthma friendly environment.

    • There are 6 modules.
    • Each module has a video that is about 10 minutes long.
    • After watching the video there are 5 questions about what you learned. 
    • Additional Resources are available at the end of each module to review.  

    The modules can be completed in any order and according to your needs/interest. 

    If you need to pause, click on "Save" at the bottom of the page. An email will be sent to you with a link so you can return to complete the modules at a later time. Your information to that point will be saved. It is your responsiblity to keep track of this email with the link.  

    ** If you are a childcare provider and want training credit, you will need to register for Little Lungs Asthma Training in MIRegistry. Search for Little Lungs in MiRegistry

     

    Click "Next" button to move to another module.

  • Goals of the program

  • Module 1: Asthma Basics

  • This is Module 1: Asthma Basics

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

     

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    During an asthma attack, a child experiences swelling, mucus and tightness in their lungs. Controlling Swelling, Mucus, and Tightness means having good asthma control.

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    Asthma is a chronic health condition which means it is a lifelong disease. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled.

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    Asthma is not well controlled if quick relief inhaler or rescue medicine is needed more than two times a week

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    Blue lips/fingernails, hunched over, and hard breathing are considered Red Zone symptoms.  Red zone symptoms are serious and may require a trip to the emergency room.

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    Red zone symptoms are serious. Child should take their quick relief medicine right away and may require a trip to the emergency room.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA BASICS (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you for printing or download.) 
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  • Module 2: Asthma Triggers- Allergens

  • This is Module 2: Asthma Triggers- Allergens

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

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    People who have asthma have sensitive airways that may react to things that can make asthma symptoms start.  These triggers make asthma symptoms worse.

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    Asthma Triggers can be put into two categories, Allergens and Irritants

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    Dust is the perfect spot for dust mites to live and multiply.  To keep dust mites from triggering an asthma attack encase your mattress and pillow with special allergy and dust proof covers.

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    Children with asthma can be allergic to animal substances. Pets shed dander, droppings, and other proteins which cause allergic responses and trigger asthma symptoms.

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    Indoor air can have many more particles and pollutants that cause asthma flares than outdoor air. Use of a DIY Air Cleaner can improve indoor air quality and reduce indoor asthma triggers.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA TRIGGERS- ALLERGENS (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you.) 
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  • Module 3: Asthma Triggers- Irritants & Green Cleaning

  • This is Module 3: Asthma Triggers- Irritants & Green Cleaning

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

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    Strong fumes and strong odors from household cleaners can trigger an asthma attack.

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    Cleaning products like vinegar, baking soda, liquid oil soap are considered asthma friendly because they don’t have strong fumes or strong odors which could trigger an asthma attack.

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    Any kind of smoke is harmful to lung health. Whether from camp fires, tobacco smoke or marijuana smoke, carcinogens and toxins are released in the burning process.

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    Secondhand smoke is smoke from the burning end of cigarette, cigar or vape.

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    All the items listed are ways to avoid the spread of illness and respiratory infections.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA TRIGGERS- IRRITANTS & GREEN CLEANING (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you.) 
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  • Module 4: Asthma Action Plan & Medicines

  • This is Module 4: Asthma Action Plan & Medicines

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

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    Rescue medicines are sometimes called Quick reliever medicine and rescue a child from the tight squeeze of an asthma attack. They work within minutes.

    Controller medication (typically an inhaled steroid) helps keep asthma under control. It works for 12 or more hours, reduces swelling and mucus in the airways. Relief of symptoms occurs after taking the controller medication for several weeks.

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    Controller medicine should be taken every day since it takes a while for its effect to build up.

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    Controller medicine should be taken every day, even when there are no asthma symptoms. If quick-relief medicine (albuterol) is needed every day, the patient’s asthma is not well controlled. The child’s doctor should be contacted and an asthma appointment made for further evaluation and assistance.   

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    Quick relief/rescue medicines cause rapid heartbeat, nervousness and muscle tremors (muscle shaking).

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    Asthma action plans are divided into green, yellow and red zones that help you decide what medicines are needed when there are asthma symptoms. Some patients are taught how to use peak flow readings to determine which zone they are in but the purpose of knowing which zone you are in is to help you decide what treatment you need at that moment.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA ACTION PLAN & MEDICINES (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you.) 
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  • Module 5: Asthma Devices

  • This is Module 5: Asthma Devices

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

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    The purpose of a spacer (aka holding chamber) used with a metered-dose inhaler is to help get medicine into the lungs.  Using a spacer makes it easier for the patient to breathe in the medication at his/her own rate.  Using a metered-dose inhaler WITHOUT a spacer increases the risk of medicine staying in the back of the throat.  

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    This is particularly important for children at school to have a rescue inhaler with them at all times.  If the rescue inhaler is kept in a school office, the child can sometimes not get quick-relief medication fast enough.  There have been instances of death in school situations where the rescue medication/quick-relief medication was kept in the school office and the student was not allowed to carry the inhaler.

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    Steroid medication in the mouth can increase the risk of developing yeast infection (thrush) in the mouth. By rinsing the mouth with water after every use of steroid inhaler, the risk is reduced significantly.

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    Only the mask/mouthpiece and medicine cup should be soaked. Tubing should be replaced biweekly and otherwise should only be wiped down. The nebulizer machine (compressor) should only be wiped clean as necessary. None of the pieces should be put in a dishwasher because of risk of cracking and breaking.

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    Cleaning the inhaler (with canister removed) at least once a week does prevent build-up and blockage.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA DEVICES (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you.) 
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  • Module 6: The Asthma Team

  • This is Module 6: The Asthma Team

    Please watch the video and complete the 5 questions. Once questions have been completed you can continue to another module. You will need to select which module and then click the Next button. 

    Additional Resources for each module are available for viewing.  You will receive a link to a copy of the resources via email once you click the Submit button.

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    The goal of asthma management is to PREVENT difficulty breathing, wheezing or chest tightness, not cause it.

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    The asthma team consists of those that care about and spend time with the child with asthma. The goal of the asthma team is asthma control, meaning the child with asthma remains in the green zone most of the time.

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    A new asthma action plan should be created at least once a year by the child’s doctor or more frequently if there are changes.

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    Extra weight increases the risk of having asthma and having more severe, difficult to control asthma. Fat tissue actually increases body inflammation including lung inflammation, and thus contributes to asthma risk.

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    There is a direct link between childhood trauma and increased risk of developing health, social and emotional problems. Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) can counter the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and improve outcomes.

  • WAY TO GO! ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!

    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ASTHMA TEAM (To view, click to expand. A copy of these resources will be emailed to you.) 
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  • We hope you found this information helpful and that you've learned some new tips and strategies for managing asthma and creating an asthma friendly environment.

     

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