{"id":22373,"date":"2025-05-09T10:59:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22373"},"modified":"2025-05-09T10:59:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:59:54","slug":"asthma-action-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/05\/09\/asthma-action-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"And … action! Share important asthma and allergy info with your child\u2019s caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and boy, do we know asthma and allergies. The Richmond region ranks 8th on\u00a0the list of most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019re also considered an\u00a0Asthma Capital<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Asthma and allergies are no fun at any age, but they can be especially hard on kiddos. That\u2019s why we need to make sure kids with allergies or asthma have a team of informed people ready to support them!<\/p>\n

RHHD\u2019s Childhood Health Coordinator Becca Bruhl says one of the most useful steps families can take to promote asthma and allergy health is to work with their doctor on an Action Plan to share with caregivers and summer camp staff. “An Asthma Action Plan gives kids, caregivers, and staff a step-by-step guide to manage symptoms, avoid triggers, and know exactly what to do in an emergency. It’s a vital tool for keeping children healthy and active.”<\/p>\n

An Asthma Action Plan for your child includes having medicines nearby, recognizing when symptoms get worse, and knowing what to do in an emergency. You take\u00a0this form<\/a>\u00a0to your child\u2019s doctor to start building out their plan.<\/p>\n

Here are some steps folks can take to help manage their kid\u2019s asthma and allergies over the summer:<\/p>\n