Breathing Difficulties Related to Physical Activity for Students With Asthma: Exercise-Induced Asthma

This resource offers tips for addressing exercise-induced asthma by school personnel who are responsible for physical activity and sports programs for students. This tips sheet provides general guidance for responding to and preventing breathing difficulties related to physical activity among students with diagnosed exercise-induced asthma. It is a two-page summary of actions that are described in more detail in Asthma & Physical Activity in the School and in Managing Asthma: A Guide for Schools. It is a handy tool that can be used in conjunction with asthma education programs for school personnel and as a quick reference on coaches’ clipboards.