Is this allowed?

[tlens]

My daughter (8) would care less if someone had an inhaler. She knows some of her friends have asthma. She knows she lucky not to have asthma and need an inhaler. I have my inhaler out in view the few times a year I may need it. She's never even picked it up let alone tried to use it.

 

[Erin1700]

I asked a question and got a lot of answers. No where did I ever say that I thought it was wrong that she not be able to use her inhaler. I never disagreed with any of you that she may be able to have it there, I just said I know asthma kids are supposed to give it to the coach to hold. It says so on the newsletter.
Sorry if you think I am "that" parent, but I think by not running to the coach or school, I have proven that I am not "that" parent.

 

[JessicaR]

My daughter (8) would care less if someone had an inhaler. She knows some of her friends have asthma. She knows she lucky not to have asthma and need an inhaler. I have my inhaler out in view the few times a year I may need it. She's never even picked it up let alone tried to use it.

This is true for us too.

My son has used an inhaler in school and many other locations without incidence. I dont get what the issue is AT ALL?

 

[IloveDMB]

I asked a question and got a lot of answers. No where did I ever say that I thought it was wrong that she not be able to use her inhaler. I never disagreed with any of you that she may be able to have it there, I just said I know asthma kids are supposed to give it to the coach to hold. It says so on the newsletter.
Sorry if you think I am "that" parent, but I think by not running to the coach or school, I have proven that I am not "that" parent.

Actually your original concern was what would happen if another 7 year old got to the inhaler, not that the asthmatic child would get in trouble for having the inhaler in her backpack.

And you never answered my question, what do you think would happen to another child if they somehow knew how to administer the medication and inhaled it?

 

[Mkrop]

I asked a question and got a lot of answers. No where did I ever say that I thought it was wrong that she not be able to use her inhaler. I never disagreed with any of you that she may be able to have it there, I just said I know asthma kids are supposed to give it to the coach to hold. It says so on the newsletter.
Sorry if you think I am "that" parent, but I think by not running to the coach or school, I have proven that I am not "that" parent.

And maybe the coach does have one as well but the parents want the DD to have it own her person as well. I also got the impression you were more concerned about the inhaler in the bag in the classroom that you thought no one knew about, not what happens once they get to swimming.

 

[NMAmy]

My guess based on experience is that the girl has one in her bag and quite possibly the coach has one, as well. Kids misplace them, coaches can forget them, all sorts of things can happen. My dd is almost 18 and I still carry a spare in my purse for her, just in case. It only takes one time of not having one when needed to make you start stashing them anywhere you can. The doctor wrote dd a prescription with 99 refills for this very reason. She didn't expect dd to use 99 full inhalers but did want to make sure that one was available at any time she needed one.

As others have said, kids that age can administer their own puffs by inhaler and parents like to cover all the bases. It is allowed and shouldn't be a big deal to other parents. It's not like the kids are getting high off the stuff. It enables them to breathe.

 

[mickeyfan1]

Perhaps there is another reason this child has her inhaler with her. OP reports the girl used it before practice. My son had 2 different inhalers, one for maintenance and one for rescue. Before he began playing outside in the cold air (which was a trigger), he used his maintenance inhaler. He needed to get the meds in his lungs a few minutes ahead of activity, to PREVENT an attack. So OP, maybe that is why the girl used hers. A child using an inhaler is well aware of the reasons. It's not any of your business no matter who called you about it. If you feel so strongly that the girl doesn't need it, report it to the coach. If he takes it away and she end up with a PREVENTABLE attack, it's on your hands.

BTW, just because it's in "the newsletter" doesn't mean it is what the DOCTOR and the PARENTS have determined to be the best plan for the child.

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

There is a swim program run at the high school for all kids 8th grade and younger. The kids are bused fom elementary school to the pool which is on the same campus. So, the kids bring their swim bags to school with them and they stay in the classroom.

Today, DD7 told me her friend had to take 2 puffs before practice. I know the little girl has asthma so I figured out she meant an inhaler. Well, the mom sends it in her bag to use before swimming. So there is an inhaler in the classroom all day and no one knows about it.

Is it my business to say something? I would feel horrible if some other 2nd grader got a hold of it and also she is using it in the locker room not under anyone's supervision. Remember, these kids are 7 years old.

How do you know no one knows about it? In many places there are laws in place allowing children to carry and self-administer medication for asthma and anaphylaxis.

My son at that age could be trusted to take his inhaler without "supervision". I'd pack it in his bag for a sleepover and he'd be responsible for taking it before bedtime. I'd let the other parent know it was there, and if there were little siblings I'd offer to have her hold it.