Preparing for the September Spike

September is a month of excitement for many, however, the transition of back to school comes risks for children living with asthma. The “September Spike”, is a serious increase in asthma attacks that can occur among children when they return to the classroom.   In this month's episode of Airwaves & Airways, we chatted with Sharon Ramsey , who is a Certified Asthma Educator at the Burnaby Pediatric Asthma Clinic. Tune in to learn more about the September Spike and how to support children with asthma this fall.     Referenced links:  bclung.ca/childhoodasthma : resources including handouts, infographics, and asthma action plans. On this page you can also find info about BC Lung’s asthma education camps, and a list of pediatric asthma clinics across BC.  asthma.ca/get-help/resources/ : toolkits, action plans, and other resources.  asthma.ca/what-we-do/helpline/ : Asthma & allergy helpline info from Asthma Canada  bclung.ca/Lung Health Condition/childhood-asthma/asthma-action-plans-for-children/ : Asthma action plans for children  Childhood Asthma: A Guide for Families and Caregivers :Childhood Asthma a Guide for Families & Caregivers video