Information for Teachers
ALA: Open Airways for Schools
The American Lung Association's Open Airways for Schools is a program designed to help 8- to 11-year-old children and their parents manage asthma.
Children who participate in Open Airways may improve their academic performances and have more confidence in their abilities to manage their asthma.
Open Airways is now available with both English and Spanish language text on the handouts and posters.
The Open Airways program consists of six lessons, which are taught during the school day. Each lesson is 40 minutes long and is designed to be easy for trained volunteers or school staff to present.
To arrange for an Open Airways program in your school, contact your local American Lung Association or call 1-800-LUNG-USA.
