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Tips for Asthma Management in Schools, Elizabeth C. Burton RN, BSN, IBCLC

  • Posted on: 7 September 2012
  • By: CMSAsthma
Of the 138,000 children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), 14,000 students are affected by asthma. Asthma contributes to school absences and can lead to serious health complications. To address this growing problem, CMS collaborated with the Mecklenburg County Health Department and founded the Asthma Education Program in 2003. CMS is now a recognized leader in asthma and indoor air quality management.