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Numerous studies that observe patient technique for using inhaled medications consistently have shown low levels of proficiency with the best rates up to just 55% among children. Without proper inhalation technique, optimal medication delivery to the lungs cannot be achieved. This paper examines the need, recommendations and health care provider reimbursement process for assessing the inhalation t

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

The 2005 report, Ethnic Disparities in the Burden and Treatment of Asthma, co-authored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), finds that the burden of asthma falls disproportionately on the black and Hispanic—largely Puerto Rican—populations in the U.S., and especially on minority children. These groups have disproportionately high

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Clinical Trials Resource Center is presented in partnership with CenterWatch, the leading publisher of information on clinical research for healthcare professionals, patients and their advocates. This site offers multiple links to learn more about clinical research and new medical therapies for treating asthma and allergy conditions.

Reproducible fact sheets for patients on 50 asthma and allergy topics. Information is written in a patient-friendly question and answer format and packaged in a durable binder for easy storage and use. Some topics include: adult onset of asthma; childhood asthma; food allergies; latex allergy; asthma medications; anti-IgE therapy for asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease and obesity. The appendi

This resource is two “scripts” to help patients or parents of children who have asthma know what questions to ask their provider during an asthma visit. There is also a supplemental document titled “Your health care provider may ask you…”.

This room-by-room asthma home assessment is an easy-to-follow checklist that provides information about how to keep the home environment healthy.

This 3-month asthma journal provides handy charts and graphs that make tracking asthma wellness easy.

This Asthma Activity Guide (designed for ages 4 to 7) provides fun and easy ways to learn about asthma and the 5 most common asthma triggers (dust mites, tobacco smoke, pets, mold, and pests (rodents/cockroaches) found in the home.

9-Tear-apart trading cards contain asthma trigger information designed to teach children ages 8-11 about the 5 most common asthma triggers (dust mites, tobacco smoke, pets, mold, and pests (rodents/cockroaches) found in the home.