Asthma is a leading chronic illness among youth. Childcare providers play an important role in helping children and their families manage asthma by:
- Offering training for staff about asthma and handling asthma emergencies
 - Creating a tobacco-free environment
 - Eliminating common asthma triggers
 - Using “green cleaning” products
 - Having asthma action plans on file for children with asthma
 
Resources:
Asthma Friendly Childcare Toolkit – developed by Illinois Department of Public Health and Respiratory Health Association