GREEN ZONE: Feeling Well |
| If my child is in the Green Zone, my child… |
Then my child should… |
- Is breathing normal.
- Has very little or no coughing, wheezing, or tightness in the chest during school, exercise or play.
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- Take Quick Relief medication only as needed.
- If prescribed, take Controller everyday.
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YELLOW ZONE: If Not Feeling Well |
| If my child is in the Yellow Zone, my child… |
Then my child should… |
- Is coughing, has whistling in the chest, or wheezing.
- Might not be able to sleep, play or exercise.
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- Continue taking Controller medications.
- Take more quick relief medications.
- Stay away from his/her asthma triggers. Triggers that your child can normally be around in the GREEN ZONE may can be a real problem in the YELLOW ZONE.
- Your child may or may not be able to go to school.
- Call your doctor if you’re not sure what to do.
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RED ZONE: If Feeling Very Sick |
| If my child is in the Red Zone, my child’s… |
Then I should… |
- Asthma symptoms are getting worse and the quick relief medications don’t seem to help.
- Breathing heavy, fast and cannot talk well.
- This is the emergency zone!
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- Watch my child closely until the right care has been given to my child and my child returns to the YELLOW and GREEN ZONES.
- When in doubt call your Doctor!
- If your child’s lips or fingernails are gray or blue GO TO THE DOCTOR OR EMERGENCY ROOM RIGHT AWAY!
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