Asthma

ASTHMA CARE ACROSS SETTINGS

Pediatric asthma is the most common chronic disease affecting children, and it’s a leading cause of missed school days and hospital visits. As there is no known cure for asthma, the focus is on helping children and families control their asthma and improve their overall quality of life, as well as supporting healthcare providers with a coordinated approach and resources developed at a provincial level. 

The asthma resources below have also been incorporated into RIPPL: Resources for Interdisciplinary Practice and Learning for you to include in your competency assessment and learning plans.

CHBC PROVINCIAL GUIDELINE 

• Child Health BC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Management Guideline
   
  • CHBC Asthma Guideline Revision Summary Video 
  • Acute Asthma Management: The Child Health BC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Guideline Webinar / Audiofile
  • CHBC Initial Management of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations Algorithm 
  • CHBC Ongoing Management of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations Algorithm 
  • CHBC Provincial Asthma Guideline: PRAM Table
  • CHBC Initial and Ongoing Asthma Medication Table 
  • CHBC Pediatric Asthma Discharge Medication Table 
     

PROVINCIAL PRIMARY CARE GUIDELINE 

• BC Guidelines: Asthma in Children - Diagnosis and Management July 2023
   
  • Office Management of Pediatric Asthma: Keeping it Simple Webinar

ASTHMA ACTION PLANS

• Ages 1 to 5 English / Arabic / Chinese / Farsi / French / Korean / Punjabi / Spanish / Vietnamese 
• Ages 6 to 11 English / Arabic / Chinese / Farsi / French / Korean / Punjabi / Spanish / Vietnamese  
• Ages 12 to 17 English / Arabic / Chinese / Farsi / French / Korean / Punjabi / Spanish / Vietnamese
   

PROVIDER RESOURCES

• CHBC Pediatric Respiratory Measurement (PRAM) Lanyard
• CHBC Provincial Asthma Guideline Education Checklist
   

PROVIDER RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES / CAREGIVERS

• CHBC Pediatric Asthma Wallet Card

• Childhood Asthma Video: A Guide for Families and Caregivers English / Punjabi / Simplified Chinese / Spanish / Traditional Chinese

• BC Children’s Hospital My Asthma Diary English / Simplified Chinese

• BC Children’s Hospital Inhaler Dose Tracking Sheet  

• Asthma What You Should Know Handout
     

PROVIDER RESOURCES FOR KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION

• CHBC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Management Guideline Factsheet 

• CHBC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Management Guideline Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• CHBC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Management Guideline Huddle Facilitator Guide

• CHBC Provincial Pediatric Asthma Management Guideline PRAM Simulation Scenario Mild/Moderate / Severe / Ongoing