Asthma--Getting serious about asthma in Tompkins County NY

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Could Your Child Have Asthma? Children don't have to wheeze to have asthma. A chronic cough may be the only symptom. Here are some questions your doctor may ask: Do colds go right to your child's chest and last longer than with others in the family? Does your child often have a cough and /or sometimes a wheeze, chest tightness or trouble breathing? Does your child's coughing or wheezing keep you or the child up at night? Is there a family history of asthma or allergies? How often do you give your child medication for any of the symptoms suggested in #2? During the past 2 years, has your child been treated in the emergency room or hospital for anything in #2? How often does your child miss school for anything in #2? Welcome to the Asthma Action Website of Tompkins County. Are you wondering if your asthma is in good control? When should you call your doctor? How do you get your spacers covered by your insurance? How do you let your daycare or school know how to take care of your child’s asthma? These questions and many more will be answered on this website. This will be a clearinghouse of asthma resources in our area. We will provide asthma information for all people who are living with this condition. Topics will include diagnosis, triggers, management skills, medications and asthma tools. There will be downloadable documents for families, Healthcare Providers, School Nurses, Daycare Providers and coaches. This site will be a work in progress. We welcome your thoughts and ideas. We will also appreciate feedback on the site as it grows. Please direct your comments and questions to Sue Olmstead, Asthma Project Coordinator for the Health Planning Council of Tompkins County, at solmstead@hsctc.org. Site Contents Overview What is asthma? Signs & symptoms Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Important tools Asthma Action Plan Revised Dec 2009; Download PDF form Durable Medical Equipment Nebulizers, Spacers, Peak flow meters Local equipment suppliers Asthma Medications Quick-relief Medicines Controller Medicines New Rescue Inhalers Use and Care Cost Assistance At-A-Glance chart How to use an inhaler (illustrations) Relaxation and Controlled Breathing Exercises Asthma Action Committee Brochure Downloads PDF file (304K) Asthma Action Committee Mission Statement: The Asthma Action Committee of Tompkins County is committed to providing residents and community health agencies with the resources required to raise asthma awareness, to decrease asthma related hospitalization, and to improve the quality of life for individuals living with asthma. This will be achieved with collaboration among health care providers, establishment of standardized asthma management and promotion of continuity in asthma education. Ithaca Journal Guest Viewpoint: Asthma cases on the rise, but can be controlled, by Susan Dunlop and Sue Olmstead. Published May 8, 2009.

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