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Asthma
Resources for Providers
(This is not a complete
list of asthma resources. It is only intended to summarize resources
that have been highlighted in the RAMP newsletter, The RAMP Review)
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EDUCATIONAL
MATERIALS (to download or order):
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Trigger
List: This brochure was created by RAMP, the Alameda County Public Health
Department, and the American Lung Association of the East Bay. Also available
in Spanish (Word), and
Chinese and Vietnamese
(with Adobe Acrobat).
Tips
for In Home Visits: 3 In Home Visiting programs share tips on overcoming
barriers and achieving success.
US Environmental Protection Agency Brochures: (English/Spanish)
Order up to 500 copies for FREE of "Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers:
Your Family will Breathe Easier." Call EPA's IAQ Info Clearinghouse at
800-438-4318. View the brochure at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/asthma.html
National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Brochures:Download with Adobe Acrobat.
(English/Spanish)
The
Soap and Detergent Association Brochure, "Allergies and Asthma",
(English/Spanish/Vietnamese) a colorful 28-page
brochure developed in partnership with inner-city audiences in Atlana, New
York City and Seattle. It features tips for cleaning for controlling allergens.
It is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Upe to 100 copies can
be ordered for free. http://www.sdahq.org/about/order_form.html
ZAP
Asthma - Comic Book (English)(http://www.sph.emory.edu/zapasthma/comics.htm)
All
About Asthma (http://www.aaaai.org/public/just4kids/all_about_asthma/all_about_asthma.pdf)
This colorful book from AAAAI is written just for kids like you who have asthma.
The story of Tonya, who has asthma, will help you understand that you're not
alone. Learn how Tonya, with the help of her allergist and family, uses an
inhaler to keep her asthma under control.
About
Asthma Flyers:
These one-two page
documents provide an quick overview of what asthma is, its symptoms, and how
it can be controlled. Several versions are available, including a basic version
(English), an advanced version
(English, Spanish,
Vietnamese,
and Chinese.
The Vietnamese and Chinese versions are viewable with Adobe Acrobat), and
a version that focuses
primarily on asthma control. The flyers were created by Dr. Hal Farber and
the American Lung Association of the East Bay.
Self
Evaluation of Asthma from the Chicago Asthma
Consortium (English, Spanish and Polish)
GINA Patient Guide for Asthma Management
International (English/Spanish)
(http://www.ginasthma.com/)
How
Asthma Friendly is Your School? http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/friendhi.htm
(English/Spanish)
How Asthma Friendly is Your Child Care Setting?: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/child_ca.htm
(English/Spanish)
Mold
in My Home What Do I Do?(English PDF Version). Mold
in My Home What Do I Do? (English - HTML Version), ¿Moho
en Mi Casa: Que Hago? (English/Spanish)
A
Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home (http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html)
Brief
Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
Help
Yourself to A Healthy Home / Contribuya a Tener un Hogar Sano (PDF Version)
(English/Spanish)
Danger
in the Home (http://www.hud.gov/healthy/safehome.html)
Mold in the Workplace
(http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/HESIS/molds.pdf)
Molds, Toxic Mold
and Indoor Air Quality (http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/01/notes/v8n1.pdf)
Asthma and the Role of Air Pollution
(http://www.psrus.org/asthmap01.pdf)
Asthma
Poster (http://www.aaaai.org/media/photos_graphics/illustrations.stm)
Sugerencias
para una Dieta Saludable Para Su Hijo Que Tiene Asma
(Healthy Diet Suggestions for Your Asthmatic Child), basico
y avanzado.
Developed by Asthma Start, a program of the Alameda County Public Health Department
and the American Lung Association of the East Bay.
MDI
and Spacer Use,
in Spanish, provided
by the American Lung Association of the East Bay.
Second
Hand Smoke and Asthma, in Spanish,
provided by the American
Lung Association of the East
Bay.
Pamphlets
and booklets about asthma.
ETR Associates publishes many pamphlets and booklets about asthma. The pamphlets
are easy-to-read, feature larger type and include photographs of children
and adults practicing healthy behaviors. For a list of their materials click
here.
BOOKS:
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Control Your Child's Asthma: A
Breakthrough Program for the Treatment and Management of Childhood Asthma,
By Harold J. Farber MD and Michael Boyette.
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KQED Documentary, "Children
and Asthma" Airing Across California this November 2002.
To review some discussion about KQED video click here.
Taming
Asthma. This video is the product of a partnership between Kaiser Permanente
and the Vallejo Unified School District. This video provides school in-service
training and education for frontline staff who are in daily contact with students.
Contact RAMP for more information.
Children's
Hospital of Oakland has developed four asthma educational videos for three
age groups to demonstrate asthma skills. Each video will cost $10. Please
contact RAMP to be put in contact with the appropriate person at Children's
Hospital for these videos.
Roxy
to the Rescue.
http://www.milner-fenwick.com/products/pd08/ (English/Spanish)
A
is for Asthma. American Lung Association and Sesame Street video for pre-school
asthma education. Contact your local American Lung Association affiliate.
http://www.lungusa.org/local/ (English/Spanish)
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The
STARBRIGHT Asthma CD-ROM Game: The STARBRIGHT Foundation, a non-profit
organization dedicated to empowering and educating children and teens with
chronic illness, is pleased to announce a FREE, educational CD-ROM
game for children with asthma. The STARBRIGHT Asthma CD-ROM Game: Quest for
the CodeTM teaches children, in a fun and engaging way, how to manage their
asthma. Designed for children aged 7 to 15 with asthma, the game is
FREE of charge to children with asthma and their families living in
the United States. To order the game, please visit www.STARBRIGHT.org
Bronkie's
Asthma Adventure educational video game is available on CD-ROM. It is
available in English and Spanish. Reading skills are not essential since it
is narrated. Go to http://www.clickhealth.com/prodasthma.htm
INTERNET
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"What’s
Asthma All About?" (http://www.whatsasthma.org) A Flash-based cartoon/movie
that describes the events leading to asthma and ways to control the disease.
It was created by a San Francisco-based team, and is based upon our current
understanding of asthma and the NIH guidelines for treatment and environmental
control. It is unbiased in its presentation, visually appealing, and expected
be used by patients and providers around the world. Viewers will need the
Flash 4 Plug-In (already installed on most browsers) and sound capability
if they wish to hear the narration. The cartoon is in English and Spanish.
This project was underwritten by Merck, but the company had no input on the
content of the piece and was blinded to its development. This will be clearly
indicated at the site. (English/Spanish)
Brainpop.
( http://www.brainpop.com/health/diseases/asthma/index.weml). An internet
based movie and pop quizes on asthma (and other diseases) for children and
teenagers.
Asthma
Wizard (http://www.njc.org/intro2.html). An internet based educational
module for children from National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
NIH
Tutorial (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/asthma.html)
National Library of Medicine's illustrated/narrated asthma education cartoon.
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Glossary.
The health literacy program at the Harvard School of Public Health recently
developed and piloted a glossary of key terms commonly used in discussioins
with pateints and doctors and in print materials. The glossary offers an introduction
to asthma issues, a brief overview, and a listing of key words with definitions.
Go to http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy
Allergy and Immunology
Glossary: http://allergy.mcg.edu/glossary/index.html
ADDITIONAL
SPANISH RESOURCES: (return
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EPA
Spanish Language Materials: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/espanol.html
CDC Spanish Language Materials:
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/default.htm
Asthma and Allergy in Spanish:
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/alergias.htm
National
Library of Medicine's List of Spanish Language Materials (see bottom of page)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html
GUIDELINES:
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CTS
Housing Guidelines
National
Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines
for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/
Pediatric
Asthma Guidelines.
http://www.aaaai.org/members/resources/initiatives/pediatricasthma.stm
Mold
Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
CURRICULUMS:
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New School Medication
Form: The New York City Childhood Asthma Initiative
has just developed a school medication form-a single form completed by parents/guardians,
school staff, and medical providers authorizing school nurses to administer
medication and/or children to carry inhalers for self-administration. If you
are working with a school system, this form may serve as a model. You can
view it at http://nyc.gov/html/doh/pdf/asthma/aamapsch.pdf
Open
Airways (elementary
school) and A is for Asthma (pre-school), Contact your local American Lung
Association affiliate. http://www.lungusa.org/local/
Power
Breathing. Contact the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Eagle
Circle (Asthma and Fitness for 10-15 year olds), http://www.chartered-health.com/Classes/eagle.htm
Tools
for Schools (Environmental Protection Agency)
Educational
Guide on Lung Health for Elemenatary School Children (Chest Foundation)
http://www.lungusa.org/school/
Strategies for Addressing
Asthma within a Coordinated School Health Program. (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/asthma.htm)
MUSIC:
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"Asthma Stuff" an asthma rap CD. MDMD Inc. PO Box
037-097, Elmont, NY 11003. Voice mail: 917-208-2467. email: stopasthma@aol.com.
ZAP
Rap (http://www.sph.emory.edu/zapasthma/rap.htm)
INFORMATIONAL PHONE LINES:
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center LungLine® at: 1-800-222-LUNG to
talk with a nurse.
EPA and the
Advertising Council national media drive, "The
Childhood Asthma Campaign." 1-866-NO-ATTACKS.
PSA's:
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EPA and the
Advertising Council national media drive, "The
Childhood Asthma Campaign." 1-866-NO-ATTACKS.
San Francisco Public Health Department's Spanish language
asthma radio PSA's. Contact RAMP
for more info.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL TOOLS:
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Breathing
Easier Pediatric Asthma Training Manual (English
or Spanish)
Make Your Own Word Search
Puzzle (http://cornvalley.peak.org/wordsearch/)
Make
a Lung Model (http://www.swmed.edu/stars/resources/stock99/thompson.html)
NEWS
/ MEDICAL ASTHMA UPDATES:
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MedLine
Asthma News
Yahoo Asthma News
About.Com
- Asthma News
RAMP
Asthma Updates