Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, as seen in the tragic case of 12-year-old Ryan Gibbons. In 2012, Ryan suffered an asthma attack at school but couldn’t access his inhaler, which was locked in the principal’s office due to school policy. Despite his friends’ efforts to help him reach it, Ryan collapsed and never recovered.

His mother, Sandra Gibbons, had repeatedly tried to get the school to allow Ryan to carry his inhaler, but it was always confiscated. Determined to prevent similar tragedies, she pushed for legal change. Her efforts led to the passage of *Ryan’s Law*, ensuring children can carry their inhalers in school with a doctor’s note.

Asthma remains a serious issue, with fatal cases still occurring due to restricted access to medication. Ryan’s story serves as a heartbreaking but powerful reminder of why policy changes like *Ryan’s Law* are essential.