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The New England Asthma Regional Council (ARC), a program of Health Resources in Action, is happy to share our latest publication, ¿The Role of Pest Control in Effective Asthma Management: A Business Case¿. Produced by ARC and the Boston Public Health Commission, this document presents a business case geared towards the healthcare industry for providing pest management services and education to c

Podcast en español sobre la importancia de mantener el aire libre de alérgenos al interior de los hogares

Full report of the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program partnered with Pediatric Home Service to conduct a demonstration project, Reducing Environmental Triggers of Asthma (RETA), in homes of children with asthma. RETA addressed environmental factors in the home using inexpensive, uncomplicated interventions. The most common interventions were HEPA air cleaners, pillow and mattress dust

You Can Control Asthma is a validated asthma education program designed to give children ages 6 to 12 and their families more self-confidence and the necessary knowledge and skills needed to control asthma. It consists of a set of parallel booklets for children and their parents, which teach principles of asthma management through pictures, captions, and activities. Also included is an Implementat

Five tools to engage patients leading to more efficient and effective care.

Wee Wheezers is a validated asthma education program in English and Spanish, based on social learning theory and designed specifically for parents of young children under the age of seven. The program consists of four small group sessions for parents that last approximately 2-hours each. Children, ages 4-6, attend two sessions designed for them along with their parents. Nurses with pediatric asthm

Wee Wheezers at Home is a validated asthma education program for parents of young children under the age of seven that is implemented in a home setting. The program consists of eight 90-minute sessions that are conducted by a home visitor over an eight-week period. Sessions are held in the home of the family in a one-on-one format or in a small family group setting. The educational materials for f

A resource guide to help educational support groups get organized, publicize and remain successful. Great for people who want to start an asthma or allergy support group and for existing group leaders who want to strengthen their programs. Filled with stories of success and struggle from other group leaders, medical advisors and group members across the country. A companion CD provides additional

An indispensable tool for communicating with school personnel about asthma management plans for school aged children and teens. Includes sections for asthma triggers, daily medications, and emergency directions. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.

Colorful brochure series in Spanish provides basic information about managing asthma, written in easy-to-understand terms. #1-What is Asthma? #2-What You Need to Know About Medicines for Asthma #3-Asthma Trigger Control Plan #4-Peak Flow Meters