Children with Asthma Need Workouts

Exercise can trigger asthma. But doctors say that children who have asthma need exercise. Here's how you can help your child with asthma get exercise:

• Follow your child’s asthma plan. Know what medicines your child needs, and how and when to take them.

• Ask the doctor what type of exercise are OK for your child. These may include swimming, walking, baseball, football, wrestling, and other sports.

• Give a copy of the asthma plan to the school nurse, gym teacher, and coaches.

• Teach your child about asthma meds. Your child may need to take it before working out, even if he or she feels OK.

• Talk with the doctor if your child has problems while working out.

Keystone Mercy Health Plan has a special program for members with asthma.  For more information about Keystone Mercy's asthma program, please call Care Coordination at 1-800-537-4100.  We want to help you with your child's asthma.