Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America for asthma and allergy symptoms

COMMUNITY / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

Many of our programs and resources are available in Spanish. Please call
(800) 624-0044 for more information.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Education programs are available for community and professional groups. Speakers address various asthma and allergy topics. Call (800) 624-0044 for more information.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
Developed by AAFA, Meeting-in-Box is a self-contained, comprehensive kit with all the components needed for a health educator or allied health professional to make a successful asthma presentation. These kits include slides, a presenter’s guide and script, and reproducible handouts. This program is available for loan.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS for
CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS

Asthma Care Training (ACT) for Kids
Health professionals conduct this interactive program for children (ages 7 to 12) and their families. Children and families attend 3 group sessions separately, then come together to share knowledge. This program has been cited in the 1997 NHLBI Guidelines as a "validated" patient education program.

Asthma & Allergy Essentials for
Child Care Providers©
Gives child care providers the information they need to care for children with asthma and allergies. During this interactive 3-hour program, a trained health professional teaches providers how to recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma and allergies, how to institute environmental control and prevention measures, and how to use medications and tools to manage these diseases.

You Can Control Asthma
Easy to read books for children (ages 6 to 12) and families about how to prevent and handle asthma episodes, and how to use peak flow meters, spacers and inhalers through the use of pictures, captions and activities. The book for kids (third grade reading level) helps them to make choices and feel in control of their asthma. The book for families (fifth grade reading level) helps in the same way. Cited in the 1997 NHLBI Guidelines as a "validated" patient education resource.

Power Breathing™ Program
An interactive program to teach adolescents about asthma. It’s the only national asthma education program designed for and pre-tested with teens. Teaches the basics of asthma and helps teens learn skills to manage asthma in social situations, in school and at work.
All educational materials can be viewed or borrowed at our office library.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Professional Education Programs for Physicians
Education programs with CME credits are available for physician groups. Speakers address various asthma and allergy topics. Call (800) 624-0044 for more information.

Asthma Management and Education©
Allied Health professionals earn continuing education credits and learn about patient education, diagnosis, control and treatment of asthma. (Nurses: 2.4 contact hours; respiratory therapists: 2 CRCE hours.) Includes hands-on experience with peak flow meters and medication devices. Adheres to the 1997 NHLBI Guidelines and 2002 Updates.

Asthma and Allergy Education for Worksite Clinicians
A program for health professionals to educate worksite clinicians who want to help employees control their asthma and allergies. Content includes information on allergic rhinitis, asthma, and occupational allergic skin disorders.

EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES and DVD’s

Free educational information pieces on What is Asthma? What is Allergy? Other topics include: Anaphylaxis, Asthma in Seniors, Childhood Asthma, Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis), Exercise and Asthma, Food Allergy, Indoor Air Quality, Household Allergies: Dust, Mold, Pets, and Cockroaches, Insect Stings, Medications and Steroid Dependency, Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance, Occupational Asthma, Pregnancy and Asthma, Seasonal Allergies: Pollens and Molds, Sinusitis, Teenagers and Asthma, Unproven Methods in Diagnosing and Treating Asthma and Allergies and many more allergy/asthma related topics.

Books, DVD’s, videos and games on various asthma and allergy topics can be viewed or borrowed at our office library.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Student Asthma Action Card
An indispensable tool for communicating with school personnel about asthma management plans for school aged children and teens. Includes sections for asthma triggers, daily medications, and emergency directions. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
(pdf file)

Child Care Asthma/Allergy Action Card
This card includes necessary information you need to care for the young child with asthma or allergies. The card includes a medication plan, a list of the child’s specific signs and symptoms, and steps on how to handle asthma and allergy emergency situations. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
(pdf) file

Quick Allergy Cards
QuickAllergy Cards offer a fast way for you to learn life-saving information. "Your Epi-Pen® – Storage, Usage and Disposal" and "Allergy Emergencies – Is This Anaphylaxis?" are heavy-duty, 5"X 7" cards that are ready for you to personalize and tuck in your purse, briefcase or backpack. Order several sets so caregivers, teachers and family members can keep vital information close at hand. (pdf)
Call (800) 624-0044 to order the colored cards

Quick Asthma Cards
Free QuickAsthma Cards give you a quick reference about two devices that can help you better manage asthma. "Secrets of Spacers and Holding Chambers" and "Peak Flow-to-Go" are heavy-duty, 5"X 7" cards that are ready for you to personalize and tuck in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Order several sets so caregivers and family members can keep vital information close at hand.
(PDF) Call (800) 624-0044 to order the colored cards