Union Environment Minister launches manual on asthma
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It is extremely important that a school administration understands the presence and magnitude of this problem.
New Delhi: Amid a rise in health-related problems due to increase in air pollution in the national capital, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan recelaunched a manual on asthma detailing how school administrations must behave in case of an emergency.
The manual is a compilation of simple, easy-to-understand information on childhood asthma and the best practices that schools can implement to provide a safe and supportive environment for children.
Vardhan said the manual will help school administrations in dealing with emergencies associated with breathing problems.
The manual comes as Delhi continues its battle with increasing pollution levels which has been oscillating between very poor and severe categories.
The manual is an initiative of Lung Care Initiative, supported by the Environment Ministry.
The manual is a "must read" for teachers, parents and school administrations, and lists causes, symptoms and treatment of asthma, officials said.
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