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Asthma

2020 Updates to EPR-3 Guidelines (EPR-4) 2020 Updates to EPR-3 Guidelines (EPR-4) 2020 Updates to EPR-3 Guidelines (EPR-4)

Adult Asthma Clinic Adult Asthma Clinic The UNM adult asthma clinic offers standardized education for MDI use, spacer use, irritant avoidance, home treatment and written action plans for mild to severe asthmatics.

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America A not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.

Asthma in Hispanic Children - Photo Voice Project Asthma in Hispanic Children - Photo Voice Project The Asthma Control Program partnered with Nuestra Salud to implement a series of community meetings to increase understanding about asthma care and control among Spanish speaking Hispanic families who have children with asthma, using the photovoice method.

Asthma Quality Improvement: Enhancing Care for Children with Asthma Asthma Quality Improvement: Enhancing Care for Children with Asthma The American Lung Association joined forces with existing healthcare clinics across the country to for our Enhancing Asthma Care Program.

Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Use the IAQ Tools for Schools Framework and sustain an effective and comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) management program or other overall health and safety initiatives.

Kid's Health Asthma Center Kid's Health Asthma Center Links to government agencies, schools, and education organizations. You can search this site to learn about asthma basics.

Open Airways for Schools Open Airways for Schools Elementary school children can learn to manage their own asthma when they participate in the American Lung Association's award-winning Open Airways For Schools program.

Outdoor Air Quality Outdoor Air Quality Poor air quality outside can harm health. Air pollution has been linked to many health problems, including asthma and heart disease. Two types of air pollution are ozone and particle pollution. Ozone is the main ingredient in smog or haze. People with lung disease, children, older adults, and people who are active outdoors can be affected when ozone levels are unhealthy. Tiny bits of dust, dirt, ash, and other materials can float in the air, where people may breathe them in. These are called "particulate matter" or PM. Breathing in these tiny materials can cause heart and lung problems.

Pediatric Pulmonology Pediatric Pulmonology The UNM pediatric pulmonology team sees patients with any pediatric respiratory problems including cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular diseases, pediatric rheumatologic diseases, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, ventilator dependence, tracheostomy dependence, sleep disorders, bronchiectasis, and chronic lung disease.

Physician Asthma Care Education Physician Asthma Care Education The PACE program is a two-part interactive, multi-media educational seminar to improve physician awareness, ability, and use of communication and therapeutic techniques for reducing the effects of asthma on children and their families.

Proyecto Fotovoz: El Asma en los Niños Hispanos Proyecto Fotovoz: El Asma en los Niños Hispanos The Asthma Control Program partnered with Nuestra Salud to implement a series of community meetings to increase understanding about asthma care and control among Spanish speaking Hispanic families who have children with asthma, using the photovoice method.

Quest for the Code® Asthma Game Quest for the Code® Asthma Game The Starlight Children’s Foundation adventure game helps kids and teens, aged 7 to 15 years, learn how to manage their asthma.

State Honor Roll of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools State Honor Roll of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools New Mexico was one of four new states added to the 2015 State Honor Roll of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools. This report is part of an annual research project to help identify states with the most comprehensive and preferred statewide public policies supporting people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis and related allergic diseases in US elementary, middle and high schools.

The 6|18 Initiative: Evidence-Based Approaches The 6|18 Initiative: Evidence-Based Approaches The 6|18 Initiative: Evidence-Based Approaches