Community Setting

Asthma sufferers can enjoy regular exercise; this booklet shows them how. Helps patients understand how exercise affects--and can actually help control--asthma. Urges them to work with their care provider to learn how to manage their condition and develop a customized exercise plan. Tells how to prevent exercise-induced asthma with medications and other techniques; answers common questions. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"

Delivers the positive message that asthma can be controlled with medication. Provides a comprehensive discussion of the medicines used to treat asthma, how they're used, and precautions to take. Describes preventive and "rescue" medicines, lists several brand-name and generic drugs, and gives "how to's" for using a metered dose inhaler and peak flow meter. Includes space for patients to develop their own asthma treatment plan and track medications. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"

Helps children get over embarrassment at having a special condition, and encourages them to follow the doctor's directions for taking medication. Explains what triggers are and what to do when an asthma attack starts. 8 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 6-9