Medical

Asthma

Let us know if you have Asthma

Troop 60 Policy

If you have significant asthma, you need to have a Asthma Action Plan. We need a copy of this plan and need to have a discussion.

We are happy to work with Scouts one-on-one regarding Asthma and other medical concerns. Are goal is to enable all Scouts to participate in outings, but these outings need to be safe. It is important that Asthma is well managed. If your Asthma is poorly managed and it is unsafe for you and your crew to go on a remote outing, we will have a discussion with you and your family.

Medications

Scouts and Adults with Asthma need to have 2 complete sets of maintenance and emergency medications. These will be split up and stored in two different places (such as two different backpacks or two different canoes). All medications and prescriptions need to be current.

Trained Partner

Any Scout or Adult with significant asthma will need a trained Buddy . The Buddy will need to know what to look for and how to use rescue devices.

BSA Policy

These scouts should reconsider participation if:

Exercise asthma is not prevented by medication.
< 6 months before the fitness examination or event:
- Hospitalized or has gone to the ER for asthma treatment
- Treatment requiring oral steroids (prednisone)

Physically Demanding Events

Asthma should be well-controlled before participation.
Key indicators of well-controlled are:
- The use of a rescue inhaler zero times to one time a day
- No need for nighttime treatment with a short-acting bronchodilator
Well-controlled asthma may include the use of long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, or oral medications such as Singulair.

Asthma In Scouting

At least one other member of the crew should know how to
recognize signs of worsening asthma or an asthma attack, and should know how to use the bronchodilator.
Any person who has needed treatment for asthma in the past three years must carry an inhaler on any trek.
An extra emergency inhaler should be carried.

Resources:

Wilderness and Adventure Travel With Underlying Asthma

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