Patient education is a critical component for the self-management of asthma. The materials* provided below are intended for patients and their parents/guardians. They are offered in English and Spanish, and are at a 6th grade reading level or lower.
All About Asthma / Todo Sobre El Asma
Asthma Triggers - What Can I Do to Reduce Them? / ¿Qué cosas provocar el asma?
Asthma Medicines / Medicamentos para el asma
The Asthma Flare-up / El Ataque de Asma
Using a Peak Flow Meter / Como usar un medidor de flujo máximo
Peak Flow Tracking Sheet / Hoja de control de flujo máximo
Using an Action Plan / Uso de un Plan de Accion para el Asma
Spacers / Espaciador
Which Inhaler Do You Use? / ¿Qué inhalador usas?
My Child Has Asthma / Mi Hijo(a) Tiene Asma
Exercising with Asthma / Cómo hacer ejercico cuando tiene asma
*Materials are from the Asthma Provider Toolkit developed by the Los Angeles Asthma Clinical Partnership, which represents organizations dedicated to improving asthma countywide.