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My son has allergies which result in periodic diagnosis of chronic bronchitis, urti, and rhinitis. he is currently on foxair (since march). is he considered high risk for the purposes of returning to school? he is 13 years old
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Chronic bronchitis: Any person with chronic bronchitis is at a higher risk of having lung issues with Covid-19. That said, your son is also only 13 and young persons are at much lower risk of complications than any person with the same issues over 45. Education/socializing is a vital part of any teens development, so you must weight the risk/benefits carefully. Work with the school to ensure his safety/limit exposur
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Asthma: Continue to use COVID 19 precautions and before his school reopens, discuss and review the infection control measures in place at the school. An annual flu vaccination is indicated and please follow his asthma action plan. He should rinse his mouth after the use of Foxair and a spacer device is suggested. Avoid smoke and allergic triggers such as dust, mold, pollen and animal dander.
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