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Presented by The Ast 1 hma Coalition of Long Island

A. B. C. 's of Asthma. Presented by The Ast 1 hma Coalition of Long Island. Asthma Coalition of Long Island.

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Presented by The Ast 1 hma Coalition of Long Island

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  1. A B C 's of Asthma Presented by The Ast1hma Coalition of Long Island

  2. Asthma Coalition of Long Island Our mission is to reduce the burden of asthma by assisting every child with asthma to achieve optimal control, and by improving the quality of life for children, their families and our community.

  3. We do this by… • Asthma awareness, education and advocacy efforts in the community • Culturally sensitive patient education to develop self-management skills for the best control of the disease • Surveillance and monitoring of asthma prevalence • Effective and efficient clinical care and case management • Environmental partnerships

  4. Current Strategies • Partnerships with local colleges to disseminate asthma education in LI schools, Child Care and Head Start Centers • Conduct a Biennial School Nurse Asthma Prevalence Survey • Serve as a resource for up-to-date asthma information for school and childcare facilities • Translate the NHLBI Asthma Guidelines into Practice • Develop patient asthma education tools

  5. Overview • Defining Asthma • Asthma Emergencies • Asthma Triggers • Medications

  6. What is Asthma?

  7. Who is most at risk for asthma? • Children • Low-income, urban residents • Some minorities • Allergic children • Children with a family history of asthma

  8. Asthma Facts • Most common chronic childhood disease, 6.5 million children under 18 have asthma • 12.8 million school days missed each year • 3 children die from asthma each day • According to ACLI’s School Nurse Survey, asthma incidence rate has increased from 7.6% in 2004 to 8.3% in 2008

  9. Asthma Symptoms • Coughing • At night • After physical activity • Lasts more than a week • Wheezing • Chest tightness • Shortness of Breath

  10. Medication Delivery Devices

  11. Dust What is an Asthma Trigger Specific things a child may react to which can cause an asthma episode Source: Asthma Coalition of Long Island Girl Scouts Asthma Awareness Patch Program: Girls Having Strong, Healthy Lungs

  12. ASTHMA TRIGGERS: INFECTIONS • VIRAL • Colds • Pneumonia • BACTERIAL • Strep Throat • Ear Infection • Pneumonia

  13. ASTHMA TRIGGERS: IRRITANTS • Smoke • Cigarette • Pipe • Cigar • Pollution • Smog • Poor Air Quality

  14. ASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENS • Dust mites – encase pillows and mattresses, remove carpets, vacuum with HEPA filter • Molds – keep damp areas well aired, use dehumidifiers, avoid wet leaves and garden debris • Animal dander – no pets, avoid feathers

  15. ASTHMA TRIGGERS: ALLERGENS • Pollens – keep children indoors when counts are high, do not use fans, use air conditioning when possible • Cockroaches – wipe up spills, keep food enclosed, use roach control products when children are not present

  16. Other Asthma Triggers • Strong Smells-avoid room deodorizers, perfumes and scented candles • Colds and Infections-get yearly flu shots, wash hands frequently, keep sick children home • Weather-cover child’s mouth and nose in cold, avoid outdoor air pollution when possible • Strong emotions such as laughing and crying • Exercise – occurs during exertion – play time

  17. What Can You Do? • Encourage parents of children with asthma to get an Asthma Care Plan for their child • Be a detective—look around your classroom and find potential asthma triggers • Find ways to make your center “Asthma Friendly” • Reduce the number of stuffed toys from your classroom • Keep sleeping areas dust free • Maintain a smoke-free facility

  18. The Asthma Coalition of Long Island envisions a community linked together to support every child in every family to control his/her asthma In order to live full and active lives…. Funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health to The American Lung Association

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