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We help families with children under five years of age to learn how to control and manage their asthma.

First 5 Riverside uses Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues to fund early education, health and child care services that help children through age 5 develop a strong foundation for success in school and throughout their lives. A successful school experience is compromised for children with poorly managed asthma. These children miss more days of school and experience higher rates of hospitalizations than other children. These children commonly experience ongoing fatigue and drowsiness as their sleep is often restless or interrupted due to symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. We also see irritability and behavioral problems in those who may be misusing medications, such as daily and repeated use of quick relief inhalers---this also interferes with their ability to learn. A fundamental concept of Proposition 10 is based on prevention; preventing problems from occurring is better for children, and identifying problems as early as possible leads to better and more effective outcomes. Asthma provides an excellent example of the value of prevention and early intervention for the future development of children. May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness month, it is a great opportunity to offer a variety of resources for parents/caregivers and providers of young children to Be Active with Asthma!

Florida Children’s Environmental Health Alliance (FCEHA) is a non-profit organization focused on promoting healthy and supportive environments that protect children from environmental and occupational health hazards while empowering them through their caretakers to live long and prosper in their own homes and communities.

The Florida Asthma Program is committed to seeking out and building partnerships that will enable us to carry out the goals, objectives and priorities outlined in our state asthma plan, thus improving the quality of asthma care and management. Florida has a wealth of resources, individuals and organizations committed to reducing the burden of asthma.

The Indoor Air Quality Program at the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is a comprehensive public health service designed to educate the public, prevent asthma incidence and promote health in Palm Beach County.

The 2007 National Institutes of Health Asthma Guidelines recommends that regular home peak flow readings play a central role in classifying asthma severity and in guiding asthma therapy. Despite the wide availability of manual and electronic peak flow meters, asthmatic children and their parents have not traditionally practiced regular, home peak flow use.

Fond du Lac Asthma Management Coalition produces newsletters on asthma/allergy related topics, holds asthma day camp in the summer months, and works with schools to implement EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools Program.

Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department supports the health of Florida residents.