Ensuring Access to Albuterol in Schools: From Policy to Implementation. An Official ATS/AANMA/ALA/NASN Policy Statement

Conclusions: Stock albuterol in schools is a safe, practical, and potentially life-saving option for children with asthma, whether asthma is diagnosed or undiagnosed, who lack access to their personal quick-relief medication. Legislation is imperative for aiding in the adoption and implementation of school stock albuterol policies, and key policy inclusions can lay the groundwork for success. Future work should focus on passing legislation in all states, implementing policy in schools, and evaluating the impact of such programs on academic and health outcomes.PMID:34499024 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202106-1550ST

Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - September 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Anna Volerman Ashley A Lowe Andrea A Pappalardo Charmayne M C Anderson Kathryn V Blake Tyra Bryant-Stephens Thomas Carr Heather Carter Lisa Cicutto Joe K Gerald Tina Miller Nuala S Moore Hanna Phan S Christy Sadreameli Andrea Tanner Tonya A Winders Lynn B Source Type: research