Asthma (allergic asthma and non-allergic asthma) is described as a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway.  When in the presence of triggers the airways to the lungs react by narrowing and/or fill with mucus which makes breathing difficult.  If not treated properly, this can lead to a life threatening situation.

Please find the following Halton Catholic District School Board resources on asthma:

HCDSB Asthma Protocol School Administrators and Teachers: Outlines the Board’s protocol and procedures in managing and providing emergency treatment for students diagnosed by a physician with asthma in the school setting.

Asthma Package for Parent Guardian : Provides parents/guardians with information on the responsibilities of the school, responsibilities of the parent/guardian, responsibilities of the student and the student management and emergency treatment forms to be completed and returned to the school administrator. ​