Asthma Speaker's Kit[Español]
This 62-slide presentation depicts the pathophysiology of asthma;
prevalence, mortality, and morbidity measures at the national level;
risk factors; medical management; and the public health response needed
to successfully fight asthma ...more
Asthma and
Flu Shots
Adults with asthma are at high risk of developing complications after
contracting the influenza virus, yet most adults with asthma do not
receive an annual flu vaccination ...more
Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution[external link][PDF, 503 Kb]
This fact sheet provides information for people with asthma on
understanding and using outdoor air quality warnings.
EPA's AirNow: Today's Air Quality Information for States and Cities[external link]
The AIRNow Web site provides access to national air quality information:
daily AQI forecasts as well as real-time AQI conditions for over 300
cities, and links to more detailed state and local air quality sites ...more
Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR 3): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma[external link]
EPR 3 Guidelines on Asthma developed by an expert panel commissioned by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) Coordinating Committee (CC), coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health ...more
Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma
[external link][PDF, 1.2 Mb]
An easy to read guide for parents of children with asthma. This brochure
provides parents and caregivers with asthma the information they need to
improve their children's quality of life.
