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The Asthma Coalition of Long Island
Asthma Coalition of Long Asthma Coalition of Long IslandIsland
Our mission is to reduce the burden of Our mission is to reduce the burden of asthma by assisting every child with asthma by assisting every child with asthma to achieve optimal control, asthma to achieve optimal control, and by improving the quality of life and by improving the quality of life for children, their families and our for children, their families and our
community.community.
We do this by…We do this by… Asthma awareness, education and Asthma awareness, education and
advocacy efforts in the communityadvocacy efforts in the community Culturally sensitive patient education to Culturally sensitive patient education to
develop self-management skills for the develop self-management skills for the best control of the diseasebest control of the disease
Surveillance and monitoring of asthma Surveillance and monitoring of asthma prevalenceprevalence
Effective and efficient clinical care and Effective and efficient clinical care and case managementcase management
Environmental partnershipsEnvironmental partnerships
Current StrategiesCurrent Strategies Partnerships with local colleges to Partnerships with local colleges to
disseminate asthma education in LI disseminate asthma education in LI schools, Child Care and Head Start Centersschools, Child Care and Head Start Centers
Conduct a Biennial School Nurse Asthma Conduct a Biennial School Nurse Asthma Prevalence SurveyPrevalence Survey
Serve as a resource for up-to-date asthma Serve as a resource for up-to-date asthma information for school and childcare information for school and childcare facilitiesfacilities
Translate the NHLBI Asthma Guidelines Translate the NHLBI Asthma Guidelines into Practiceinto Practice
Develop patient asthma education toolsDevelop patient asthma education tools
OverviewOverview
Defining Asthma
Asthma Emergencies
Asthma Triggers
Medications
What is Asthma?What is Asthma?
Who is most at risk for Who is most at risk for asthma?asthma?
ChildrenChildren Low-income, urban residentsLow-income, urban residents Some minoritiesSome minorities Allergic childrenAllergic children Children with a family history of Children with a family history of
asthmaasthma
Asthma FactsAsthma Facts
Most common chronic childhood disease, Most common chronic childhood disease, 6.5 million children under 18 have 6.5 million children under 18 have asthmaasthma
12.8 million school days missed each 12.8 million school days missed each yearyear
3 children die from asthma each day3 children die from asthma each day According to ACLI’s School Nurse Survey, According to ACLI’s School Nurse Survey,
asthma incidence rate has increased from asthma incidence rate has increased from 7.6% in 2004 to 8.3% in 20087.6% in 2004 to 8.3% in 2008
Asthma Symptoms
Coughing At night After physical activity Lasts more than a week
Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of Breath
Warning Signs of an Asthma Episode
Coughing or wheezing Shortness of breath Rapid breathing Verbal complaints
During an Asthma Episode Stay calm Try to get the child to relax Follow the child’s Asthma Care Plan Call parent/guardian or doctor if little
improvement
Asthma Medications
Rescue medications Should be used during an asthma episode
May be used prior to exercise
Relieve symptoms by relaxing muscles around airways
Controller medications Taken daily
Help reduce swelling in airways
Medication Delivery DevicesMedication Delivery Devices
Specific things a child may react to which can cause an asthma episode
What is an Asthma Trigger
DustDust
Source: Asthma Coalition of Long IslandGirl Scouts Asthma Awareness Patch Program: Girls Having Strong, Healthy Lungs
ASTHMA TRIGGERS: INFECTIONSASTHMA TRIGGERS: INFECTIONS
VIRALVIRAL ColdsColds PneumoniaPneumonia
BACTERIALBACTERIAL Strep ThroatStrep Throat Ear InfectionEar Infection PneumoniaPneumonia
SmokeSmoke CigaretteCigarette PipePipe CigarCigar
PollutionPollution SmogSmog Poor Air QualityPoor Air Quality
ASTHMA TRIGGERS: ASTHMA TRIGGERS: IRRITANTSIRRITANTS
Dust mites – encase pillows and Dust mites – encase pillows and mattresses, remove carpets, vacuum with mattresses, remove carpets, vacuum with HEPA filterHEPA filter
Molds – keep damp areas well aired, use Molds – keep damp areas well aired, use dehumidifiers, avoid wet leaves and dehumidifiers, avoid wet leaves and garden debrisgarden debris
Animal dander – no pets, avoid feathersAnimal dander – no pets, avoid feathers
ASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENSASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENS
Pollens – keep children indoors Pollens – keep children indoors when counts are high, do not use when counts are high, do not use fans, use air conditioning when fans, use air conditioning when possiblepossible
Cockroaches – wipe up spills, Cockroaches – wipe up spills, keep food enclosed, use roach keep food enclosed, use roach control products when children control products when children are not presentare not present
ASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENSASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENS
Other Asthma TriggersOther Asthma Triggers Strong Smells-avoid room deodorizers, Strong Smells-avoid room deodorizers,
perfumes and scented candlesperfumes and scented candles
Colds and Infections-get yearly flu shots, wash Colds and Infections-get yearly flu shots, wash hands frequently, keep sick children homehands frequently, keep sick children home
Weather-cover child’s mouth and nose in cold, Weather-cover child’s mouth and nose in cold, avoid outdoor air pollution when possible avoid outdoor air pollution when possible
Strong emotions such as laughing and cryingStrong emotions such as laughing and crying Exercise – occurs during exertion – play timeExercise – occurs during exertion – play time
What Can You Do?What Can You Do? Encourage parents of children with asthma Encourage parents of children with asthma
to get an Asthma Care Plan for their childto get an Asthma Care Plan for their child
Be a detective—look around your classroom Be a detective—look around your classroom and find potential asthma triggersand find potential asthma triggers
Find ways to make your center “Asthma Find ways to make your center “Asthma Friendly”Friendly”
Reduce the number of stuffed toys from your classroomReduce the number of stuffed toys from your classroom Keep sleeping areas dust freeKeep sleeping areas dust free Maintain a smoke-free facilityMaintain a smoke-free facility
The Asthma Coalition of Long Island envisions a community
linked together to support every child in every family
to control his/her asthmaIn order to live full and active lives….
Funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health to The American Lung Association
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