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Asthma affects people of all ages, genders and socioeconomic status, but its occurs at disproportionately higher rates among some ethnic populations. The Hispanic/Latino population is one of the most affected in the US, with more than 3 million reported. Communication and language barriers are usually blamed. In this new website, Hispanic families can find answers about prevention, symptoms, medications and control. It also offers publications, fact sheets and brochures for free download.

Draft encourages students to bring an asthma action plan to school and carry their inhalers. He also invites people with asthma to get others involved with their asthma management – teachers, friends, etc. The article includes a sidebar that asks readers to share their story at Chris’s web site www.asthmateam.org and watch his EPA Public Service Announcement video “Asthma Can Be Tackled.”

Help create asthma-friendly environments in your community! The American Lung Association has established policy recommendations and compiled resources aimed at community advocates to help reduce the burden of asthma nationwide for patients and families. In 2009, the American Lung Association released the National Asthma Public Policy Agenda that outlined the policy strategies that would have the greatest impact on the burden of asthma in the United States. As follow-up support, the Guide to Asthma Policy for Housing and Schools was compiled to offer templates and tools targeted to community advocates and policy-makers.