PREP for Asthma Card

Sponsoring Program:

PREP for Asthma Card (People Reaching Empowerment Program)

This card is meant to help the patients prepare for their visit with their provider. By the end of their visit, their provider should

1- Review and updated AAP

2- Provide you with a Peak flow meter and show you how to monitor your peak flow regularly

3- Trained you on how to use your inhaler with the spacer/aerochamber and explain about the medicines and their possible side effects

4- Determine if you need a home visit to check for asthma triggers

5- Partner with you in your health care

Our Network Today

Our Newest Program: Kentucky Asthma Management Program Total Programs in Action: 1101 Total Members in Action: 5118

Resource Category:

Education/Outreach Materials

Resource Type:

Fact Sheet

Target Audience:

Adolescent With Asthma, Adult With Asthma, Child With Asthma, General Community, Other Health Care Provider, Parent/Caregiver, Physician

Literacy Level:

At or below 6th Grade

Language:

English, Spanish

Name:

Michael Akerman, MD

Email:

Phone:

718-963-7916