Asthma Basics: The Big 5

SPEAKER: Traci Hardin, MPH, AE-C

DATE: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

LOCATION:   Zoom link will be provided

TIME: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm EST

REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asthma-basics-the-big-5-tickets-428783923257

DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP:   Join me as I walk you through what it takes to keep your child’s asthma under control. We will discuss what happens in an asthma episode; how to identify and reduce asthma triggers; what medications are needed to control asthma; how to monitor your child’s asthma; and how to practice good communication with your child’s doctor.

Participants will:

*Be able to state what happens during an asthma episode.

*Be able to identify five major asthma triggers and ways to eliminate/reduce/avoid exposure.

*Be able to recognize the two main groups of asthma medications.

*Be able to describe what is considered good asthma control and explain why a written asthma action plan is important.

*Be able to define a medical home and the importance of having one.