ASTHMA

WHAT IS ASTHMA?

Asthma is a serious health problem. When a person has asthma, their airways become sensitive and may react to smoke, pollen, dust, air pollution, allergies, and other triggers. Common asthma symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure for asthma, proper use of medication and reducing exposure to known triggers for asthma attacks may ease the severity and frequency of the attacks.

CT DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROVIDES INFORMATION ON:

• Community Initatives
• Asthma Action Plan
• Education Material
• Statewide Asthma Plan
• Asthma Overview
• School and Daycare Providers and more

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND:

The American Lung Association of New England provides information about asthma, including fact sheets for children and adults.

WEBSITE RESOURCES

• Connecticut Department of Public Health www.dph.state.ct.us  
• American Lung Association of New England www.lungne.org/
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter  www.asthmaandallergies.org
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/iaq
• Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics  www.aanma.org 
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology  www.aaaai.org
   

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service names:
Disease/Disability Information *Asthma
Environmental Hazards Evaluation *Asthma
Health Related Support Groups *Asthma
Medical Equipment/Supplies *Asthma
Medical Information Lines *Asthma
Outreach Programs *Asthma
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Specialized Treatment *Asthma

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Prepared by: 211lb
Content Last Reviewed: September2008