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ASTHMA
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma is a serious health problem. When a person has asthma, their airways become sensitive and may react to smoke, pollen, dust, air pollution, allergies, and other triggers. Common asthma symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure for asthma, proper use of medication and reducing exposure to known triggers for asthma attacks may ease the severity and frequency of the attacks.
ASTHMA FACT SHEETS FROM THE CT DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
- Early Signs of Asthma
- Asthma and Environmental Triggers
- Asthma, Diesel and School Buses
- Asthma Myths and Facts
- Frequently Asked Questions about Asthma
ASTHMA INFO CENTER
The American Lung Association of Connecticut Asthma Info Center offers asthma information, referrals to specialists, and program information. A speaker’s bureau is also available.
MANAGING ASTHMA IN SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE SETTINGS:
(the following two manuals may be downloaded from the CT Dept. of Public Health Asthma Educational Materials web site: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BCH/new_Asthma/asthma_ed_mat.htm
- Managing Asthma in Connecticut Schools: A Resource Manual
Manuals were sent to all school nurses in the state. Provides asthma information and education materials for school nurses and other school staff including teachers, coaches, custodians and administrators.
- Managing Asthma in Connecticut Child Care Facilities: A Resource Guide
Provides basic asthma information for the providers and education materials for families.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service names:
Disease/Disability Information *Asthma
Environmental Hazards Evaluation *Asthma
Health Related Support Groups *Asthma
Medical Equipment/Supplies *Asthma
Medical Information Lines *Asthma
Outreach Programs *Asthma
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus *Asthma
Specialized Treatment *Asthma
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Prepared by: 211lb
Content Last Reviewed: August2007
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