Make sure caregivers know how to use the action plan

Once you and your child's doctor have developed an asthma action plan, keep it close at hand. Make sure children and caregivers — including grandparents and baby sitters — know where to find it and what to do in case asthma symptoms get worse.

Give a copy of the plan to the school nurse and your child's teachers and coaches. Keep another copy in your wallet or purse, in case an asthma attack occurs away from home. As children get older, they can take more responsibility for using the plan to track and manage asthma.