Asthma Readiness
Training Program

Empowering school teachers with the knowledge and tools to create a safe environment for students with asthma in the face of growing air pollution.

1 in 3

school children in Delhi suffer from asthma/airflow obstruction

29.3%

of children in Delhi were found with asthma (Lung Care Foundation, 2021)

90%

of asthma attacks are preventable

About the Course

Asthma Readiness Training is an initiative by Lung Care Foundation (LCF), designed to equip school educators with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage asthma-related incidents among students.

Led by renowned respiratory health experts and advisors, the course covers core areas including asthma fundamentals, symptom identification, emergency response protocols, and long-term management strategies — fostering safer, more supportive environments for children with asthma.

Why This Course Matters

Rising Asthma Risk

Air pollution is worsening asthma in children. Schools must be prepared to safeguard students’ health.

The Educator’s Role

Teachers are first responders. Your awareness and action can prevent asthma emergencies in school settings.

Practical Tools & Training

Gain hands-on knowledge to recognize symptoms and act quickly during asthma-related incidents.

Managing Triggers

Learn how to identify and reduce common asthma triggers in classrooms and school surroundings.

Emergency Preparedness

Understand when and how to administer emergency asthma medication safely and confidently.

Policy Implementation

Create and support school-wide asthma policies for a safer, more inclusive learning environment.

What Our Educators Say

Today's session by the Lung Care Foundation was incredibly insightful. As teachers, we learned so much about asthma, especially how to identify symptoms and respond effectively if a child experiences an asthma attack at school. This training has truly prepared us to handle such situations with confidence.

Ghazala Zamir - Principal, MCD School, New Friends Colony

It was a very enriching session, wherein we were informed about asthma and its triggers, its symptoms and how to handle the emergency asthma cases that we face in schools.

Nidhi - Educator, DAV Kailash Hills

We had some myths about asthma. After watching and understanding this program, all the myths we had were dispelled. We also understood that asthma is indeed a disease of children, and we can get rid of it through our efforts.”

Tajdar Fatima - Principal, MCD School, Zakir Nagar