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The Overnight Asthma Checklist

© Leigh G. Kirtley

Okay, Moms. Here’s the list you need to give to your kids before they leave for a sleepover at someone else’s house. School is in full swing and so are those lovely school holidays, November being the worst month.

So, print this out; make it a poster; scream it at them before they scoot out the door. Whatever works so you can sleep while they pull an all nighter:

-Do you have your Ventolin®?

-Is there anything in it?

-What about your Flovent® (or other med)?

-Take a Benadryl® along (Rondec®, other antihistamine) just in case.

-Do a Peak Flow before you leave.

-You’ve got my cell phone number, right?

-Do they have a cat? Stay away from it. Don’t let it in the bedroom.

-Wash your hands and face after petting their cat or dog.

-Bring your own pillow with the plastic cover.

-And don’t use any wool blankets.

-You’re not sleeping in the basement, are you? Too moldy.

-Make sure you do your meds in the morning after breakfast.

-Remember, tell Mrs. Jones to call me if you need anything.

-Does she have our number?

-I’ll pick you up early. You have allergy shots tomorrow.

-Oh yeah, got your toothbrush?

-And, have fun. I love you.