Sudden Asthma Attack in 5 year old

[ladybirdflies]

My 11 year old had a sudden attack a month ago she hadn't had one for ages before that. We ended up in hospital, but only for the day.

The signs I go by to work out whether she should go to school or not are mainly around how often she needs the puffer. Has he had the puffer again today? Does it last 4 hours? does he need the puffer at four hours again? If yes to any of these I would not send her to school. Asthma takes alot out of their body and I really encourage my daughter to have alot of rest after an attack like you described so maybe one day home at least. I have an asthma care plan in place with the school and her teacher. If she needs the puffer at school at all after an attack I ask them to ring me so I can decide whether I need to pick her up or not. Usually I would only pick her up IF she has needed the puffer again within four hours.

I hope that helps.

[Amity]

I would take him to the doctor and not send him to school. He would also be exhausted from the stress of trying to breathe, along with the lack of sleep. One day off to see the doctor and get a proper asthma plan would not be harmful to his schooling.

My DSs both have asthma, as do I. A significant attack makes you exhausted for a few days.

[RhiChiChi]

I wouldn't send your son to school. I'd make the appt with your GP and get a plan in place to manage his asthma and hand it to the school