As a lung health champion for these populations, the Lung Association offers impactful programs in asthma management, tobacco cessation and clean air improvement; while also including schools as a workplace.
Are You Ready for the School Year?
Top 10 Asthma in School Checklist
Use this checklist to help ensure a healthy environment that supports lung health in every classroom.
Talk to Your Child About Vaping
Think your kid wouldn’t vape? Statistics say they might. Find out what you need to know about why kids start and the dangers, signs and symptoms of vaping.
Vaccines Prevent Respiratory Diseases
Talk to your healthcare provider about how to stay up to date on seasonal recommended vaccines that protect lung health.
Take Control of Your Asthma
Sign-up for our online self-management program for adults, Breathe Well Live Well® Plus available in English and Spanish.
Healthcare Professional and School Personnel Learning Opportunities
- Get trained in Open Airways for Schools or Kickin’ Asthma to deliver an asthma self-management program for youth in your school or community.
- Get trained in INDEPTH to offer an alternative to suspension education and intervention program instead of punishing youth for violating tobacco-free schools policy.
- Get trained in Not on Tobacco to become a vaping and tobacco cessation facilitator for youth in your school or community.
- Take meaningful steps to reduce asthma triggers and improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by signing up for the Clean Air School Challenge (CASC).
- Read the Top 5 Ways school staff can support an Asthma-Friendly school.
Tools and Resources
Page last updated: July 24, 2026
