Asthma Management Skills Save Lives

A student with severe asthma learned how to speak up about her symptoms with the help of a navigator. When a serious attack hit, she got to the ER just in time. She flat-lined at the hospital, but doctors were able to save her because she knew what to say and when to act.

Reducing Absences Due to Poor Asthma Control

A student with poor asthma control and frequent absences was prescribed only an inhaler as needed. We worked with his provider to look into AIF and pre-treatment, leading to an updated Asthma action plan. Since then, he hasn’t missed school and his mom is excited about his continued progress.

Mental Health and Overcoming Barriers to Being Active

An active student who loved sports initially stopped playing because he was experiencing difficulty during physical activity. Unsure if it was anxiety or asthma, the team worked on identifying the differences between the two, and by the end of the football season he was confidently playing again.

Standardized, Up-to-Date Asthma Education That Makes A Difference for Kids

A BACK team member explained the importance of shaking an inhaler to mix the propellant and medication with an oil and water analogy. All 3 nurses said nobody had broken it down that clearly. BACK works to standardize this kind of education, ensuring critical details like this aren’t overlooked.

Lasting Changes for Families

A student in the program last year had great success managing her medication, so much so her mother expressed her excitement to get her younger sister involved. The student has since shared how much better she is feeling and showed great retention by acing this year’s assessment.

Sleeping through the Night and Ready to Learn

A mom expressed the great change in her child who used to wake up frequently throughout the night because of asthma and allergies. Her child now sleeps through the night.