title: Asthma management, Part II: Pharmacologic management.
abstract: Part I of this two-part series described the pathophysiology, types, and risk factors associated with asthma. The role of the school nurse in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive asthma management plan was outlined, as was the role of the school nurse in controlling factors that precipitate asthma symptoms or exacerbations. Part II reviews specific school nursing responsibilities associated with current pharmacologic therapy for the child with asthma. Issues related to nutritional supplements as well as complementary and alternative treatments used in asthma management are covered. Other topics discussed include issues related to access of asthma medication in the school setting by the student, involvement of the school team in the care of the child with asthma, and health education strategies for children with asthma and their families.
authors.affiliation: Gannon University, Villa Maria School of Nursing, Erie, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Valerie O'Toole
authors.initials: VO
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schmitt
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists; D013256:Steroids