Home/Housing

Resource provides general information on asthma and its environmental triggers, research that NIEHS is conducting on asthma, and health studies and clinical trials on asthma.

 

The Asthma 101 presentation was developed by the Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma coaliton to increase asthma awareness among community members with asthma. Presentation covers topics including: what is asthma, what happens during and asthma attack, signs and symptoms, asthma triggers, and asthma medications.

Experts recommend that both schools and families have a current asthma action plan for all school aged children with asthma. This CDPH approved plan includes important consent and authorization language as required by law (developed in statewide partnership with asthma stakeholders). Additional translations are available in CAPHI resources for schools.

We offer 2 main programs: An asthma outreach worker program and home environmental assessment training and visits. Tools available on the website include:
1. Do-It-Yourself Home Environmental Assessment and 2) Searching for a Healthy Home.

http://impactasthma.missouri.edu/homestuff/demos2.html

Promote self-regulation among school age children

The guidance presents principles and specific construction practices designed to minimize residential exposures to asthma triggers.

To educate home owners, rental agencies, landlords, and tenants ways to have a healthy home.

The Asthma Guide teaches parents and patients what to do in every asthma situation, how to get the best effect from their asthma medicines, how to track asthma with a diary and when to call for help. It includes special tips on managing asthma at school and while traveling, real-life asthma stories and detailed information on the use of inhalers, peak flow monitoring and home treatment plans. Also