This coloring and activity book gives children and families a fun way to learn about the basics of asthma and food allergies in a story format. It has word finds, crossword puzzles, word scrambles, mazes, and other activities.<\/p>\n
Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n Plan de acci<\/strong><\/span>\u00f3<\/strong><\/span>n para el asma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Everyone with asthma should have a written Asthma Action Plan. This individualized plan should be filled out with a person\u2019s doctor and includes their asthma medicines, recognizing when symptoms get worse, and what to do in an emergency. Parents and caregivers can also share their child\u2019s Asthma Action Plan with teachers, school nurses, and after-school care staff.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a> <\/p>\n El asma durante el embarazo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Pregnancy is an exciting and special time for parents-to-be. But people with asthma may worry about how their disease may affect their pregnancy and babies.\u00a0Asthma is one of the most common medical concerns that occurs during pregnancy. This handout looks at asthma during pregnancy and how to keep asthma well-controlled. It also includes a pregnancy and lactation Asthma Action Plan.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a> <\/p>\n Asthma-Friendly Home<\/span> Checklist (<\/strong>Hogar amigable para ni<\/strong>\u00f1<\/strong>os con asma)<\/strong><\/p>\n This checklist helps with learning about and controlling asthma triggers. Following this checklist can help make a home asthma and allergy friendly. It provides a list of questions, trigger details, and steps to remove or reduce contact with the most common asthma triggers.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n Asthma-Friendly Child Care: A Checklist for Providers (<\/strong>Centro amigable para <\/strong>ni\u00f1os con asma)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asthma is one of the leading chronic diseases in children. Each\u2019s child\u2019s asthma is different, so it is important to know each child\u2019s asthma triggers and treatment plan. This checklist can be used by child care providers to make their settings safer and healthier for children with asthma and allergies. Parents can also use this checklist when looking for child care.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n E<\/strong>vitar contagiarse de gripe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause inflammation, swelling, and narrowing of airways. If someone has asthma, it can trigger or worsen symptoms. This handout offers general facts about the flu and steps to take to prevent it.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a> <\/p>\n Prueba de FeNO <\/strong><\/span>para monitorizar los niveles de FeNO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Asthma is a chronic disease where a person\u2019s airways become inflamed and swollen. FeNO testing, a type of lung function test, can help their doctor tell how much inflammation is in their lungs. It can also be used to rule out other conditions with asthma-like symptoms. This handout provides information on FeNO testing and how it can help in asthma management.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n C\u00f3mo usar correctamente sus dispositivos para el asma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Taking asthma medicine regularly and correctly is an important part of controlling asthma. Incorrect inhaler or nebulizer technique can keep asthma medicines from getting to a person\u2019s lungs, which can make asthma harder to control. This guide outlines correct techniques for asthma medicine delivery, steps on cleaning asthma devices, and how to know when an asthma inhaler is empty.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n Cuadro de s\u00edntomas de infecciones respiratorias<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Respiratory infections can make someone\u2019s asthma worse. This respiratory illness symptom comparison chart can help determine if symptoms may be from asthma, allergies, or a respiratory illness such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, the flu, or a cold.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF<\/a>. <\/p>\n This Wee Breathers program is for health care professionals who teach parents and caregivers of young children about managing asthma. It can be used during home visits, one-on-one, or in group classes for parents in child care centers. There are seven sets of handouts to accompany the seven lessons found in the program. The lesson handouts are available in Spanish, but please note they do not include the full lessons.<\/p>\n Download a free PDF of the lesson handouts in Spanish<\/a>. The full program is available in English only<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This program is for health care professionals who teach parents of young children about managing asthma. Through this program, parents learn how to find information, support, and how to talk to caretakers and doctors. The original program included: instructor\u2019s manual, training guide, slides (PDF and PowerPoint), instructor video, companion video and handouts for parents and children.<\/p>\n *These educational items are retired; however if you have any questions about these materials, please contact us.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This program gives children ages 6 to 12 and their families more self-confidence, knowledge, and skills to control asthma. \u201cA Book for Kids\u201d is at a third-grade reading level and helps children manage their asthma. \u201cA Book for Families\u201d is at a fifth-grade reading level\u00a0and teaches parents how to help their child manage their asthma. 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<\/p>\nAsthma Action Plan<\/h3>\n
\u00a0or order free printed packs of 10<\/a>.<\/p>\nAsthma During Pregnancy<\/h3>\n
\u00a0or order free printed packs of 10<\/a>.<\/p>\nAsthma-Friendly Checklists<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0or order free printed packs of 10<\/a>.<\/p>\nFeNO Tests to Monitor FeNO Levels<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nHow to Correctly Use Your Asthma Devices<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nRespiratory Infections Symptom Chart<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nWee Breathers\u2122 Lesson Handouts<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nWee Wheezers*<\/h3>\n
You Can Control Asthma<\/h3>\n