Asthma introduction and discharge checklist

Before your child goes home make sure you have received the following:

• a discharge letter for your child’s doctor
• a short term reducing medication plan *Read the note below
• asthma medications and/or prescription
• a written Asthma Action Plan
• instruction on how to use a spacer device with a puffer
• asthma education from a health professional

It is recommended that you make an appointment with your child’s family doctor within a week following discharge from hospital and take with you your child’s:

• discharge letter
• short term reducing medication plan *Read the note below
• Asthma Action Plan
• spacer device & puffer

* NOTE: Not all hospitals use a short term reducing medication plan – check with medical and nursing staff. Read page 15 for further explanation.