Asthma can be fatal: Remembering Ryan Gibbons

“I’m definitely overwhelmed, very emotional, very happy it’s going to be implemented,” said Sandra Gibbons.

The Asthma Society also applauded the bill’s passage, with president Dr. Rob Oliphant saying “it is essential that children with asthma have ready access to potentially life-saving asthma medications while at school.”

Every state in the U.S. has laws on the books that allow students to carry their asthma inhalers with them – at all times.

However, some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day. Many schools ban inhalers through their blanket anti-drug policies.

Fatal asthma is a significant problem with more than 10 Americans dying each day from asthma.

Even though death rates have declined in the past decade, any asthma death is potentially preventable.

I’m so sorry to hear about Ryan’s story. I just hate it when people don’t think and it’s heartbreaking! 

But although Ryan’s history is very tragic, his fate became the decisive factor in changing the lives of thousands of children with asthma.

Without his mother’s struggle for justice, more tragic deaths would probably occur and I am happy that the politicians signed ”Ryan’s law”. 

Let’s pass this article on to remember Ryan and to inform others about the risks of asthma patients not having close access to their inhaler.

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